A the cyst is a closed sacformed by a membrane and with some content inside. The cyst or pilonidal sinus is a injury which generally occur in the upper part of the fold that divides the buttocks, in the Most cases are found near the tailbonefour or five centimeters above the anus. Although it can also appear around the navel, armpits or scalp.
Pilonidal cysts appear when a hair pierces the skin and becomes ingrown. They are common in adult men young people, in particular between 15 and 25 years old. It may be asymptomatic, but if infected, the skin around the cyst may becoming swollen and painful, being very uncomfortable. The body forms a cyst around the hair in an attempt to expel it.
He the cyst can be removed through a cut in the skin and sometimes surgery is necessary. The people most likely to suffer from it are those who sit for long periods of time.
The first time this disease was described was in the early 19th century, and it was thought to cause a malformation. Its increase occurred among soldiers of World War II, The U.S. military has had more than 80,000 cases of pilonidal cysts during combat.
Pilonidal cyst can occur in young people who have larger hair follicles, in which it is easier for hair to penetrate the skin. Trauma to the coccyx area or activities or sports that require being prolonged sitting, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, excess hair in the tailbone area or have a deep crease in the buttocks.
Symptoms of sinus or pilonidal cyst
It can come in different forms, small cysts that do not become infected and remain asymptomatic for a long time. Those who show symptoms look like this:
- A hole near the top of the crease between the buttocks.
- Pain.
- Red and swollen skin.
- Discharge of pus or oozing blood from an opening in the skin.
- Unpleasant smell of suppurative pus.
- Inflamed cysts can be painful and make it difficult for the patient to sit up.
How to treat pilonidal sinus
Her the treatment is surgical since antibiotics or any other type of medication does not permanently solve the problem. A small skin incision under local anesthesia is enough to drain the fluid from the cyst. Recovery time is five weeks. Surgery can also be avoided by opening the skin, removing the cyst, and leaving the wound open without stitches. The best way is to operate but it is the one that experiences the worst recovery.
