A retrospective study of 102 patients reported a 7.8% complication rate, a 4.9% one-year recurrence rate and rapid wound ...

Newswise — STANHOPE, N.J., June 23, 2025 -- Pilonidal disease—a chronic infectious and inflammatory condition affecting the skin and underlying tissue near the tailbone—is a common disorder ...

Pilonidal sinus disease is a chronic condition of the natal cleft characterised by the formation of sinus tracts, cysts and abscesses driven by hair penetration and local sepsis. Surgical management ...

The Lahey Clinic, Boston, Mass. Cattell — Surgeon, Lahey Clinic. Stoller — Formerly Assistant in Surgery, Lahey Clinic. For records and addresses of authors see ...

From the Department of Surgery, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. Glenn — On staff of the New York Hospital, New York City. For record and address of author see "This Week's Issue," ...

Oct. 25, 2002 — A new paradigm for the surgical approach to pilonidal disease, described in the October issue of the Archives of Surgery, allows cure for those cases which were formerly refractory to ...

Laser epilation, commonly known as laser hair removal, reduced the risk of recurrence in patients with pilonidal disease, an inflammatory, painful, and sometimes chronic or recurring condition, ...

Pilonidal cysts can’t be treated at home, but there are several home remedies that can provide temporary relief. To get rid of it permanently, a doctor will need to perform a minor surgical procedure.

Laser epilation, commonly known as laser hair removal, reduced the risk of recurrence in patients with pilonidal disease, an inflammatory, painful, and sometimes chronic or recurring condition, ...