Pilonidal

Relating to a cyst or cavity which has a growth of hair.


Containing hairs; most often seen in a dermoid cyst, especially in the saccrococcygeal region.


Containing hair. This term typically refers to cysts, believed to develop when surface skin becomes embedded deep in the tissues due to a congenital mistake. Within these cysts, the skin generates grease, sweat, and hairs, which accumulate and form the cyst. Eventually, the cyst discharges to the skin’s surface, creating a pilonidal sinus. The most common location for these cysts is the lower back, just above the cleft between the buttocks, and they are characterized by a small pit that constantly releases a fluid, drawing attention to their presence. Treatment typically involves surgical removal.


 


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