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What is that Bump on my Tailbone? Pilonidal Cyst Symptoms, Treatments, Surgery

What is a Pilonidal Cyst? A Pilonidal Cyst is a cyst  that develops in the midline of the tailbone near the cleft of the buttocks. The most accepted theory for the cause of these cysts is the blockage of hair follicles in the skin of the area which creates “pits” in the cleft of the buttocks. As the follicles become clogged with hair and skin debris, cyst formation occurs. Individuals with Pilonidal Cysts may not have any symptoms at all, where in others the cyst Continue reading →