I am 22 years old and have had trouble with a cyst on my tailbone for years. Once or twice a year the cyst begins to hurt, and then opens up and drains spontaneously. Should I see my doctor about this ...

Q: I have a cyst on the end of my tailbone that's been there for years without any problems. My friend says that she has a similar problem, but under her arm. Her doctor told her that she has ...

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

Dr. Ali Mahmood, a certified colon and rectal surgeon at the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, recently performed the first-ever rhomboid flap surgery in Fort Bend County. Mahmood used the rhomboid flap ...

What is the preferred surgical approach to pilonidal sinus disease? The study authors reviewed published case reports, case series, systematic reviews, and randomized trials from 1980 to 2010. On the ...

It's amazing what our bodies can do to keep us alive and well without us even knowing – but some of the inner workings are pretty gross. From pimples full of pus to strange smells, our bodies have ...

If you're squeamish look away now – this health fact is guaranteed to make you shudder. Our bodies are complex machines, and they can achieve some pretty remarkable things to keep us healthy without ...

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, ...