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Abstract Pilonidal disease (PD) is a relatively common, benign but challenging condition of the natal cleft. This consensus statement was drawn up by a panel of surgeons, identified by the Italian …
What Is Pilonidal Disease? - Pilonidal Support Alliance
Pilonidal disease is a skin problem near the tailbone that can cause painful cysts and abscesses. Learn what it is, symptoms, and how it’s treated.
Pilonidal Treatments - Pilonidal Support Alliance
Treatment options and surgeries for Pilonidal Disease and how to find a surgeon/doctor that specializes in Pilonidal treatments.
Diagnosing Pilonidal Disease - Pilonidal Support Alliance
Learn how Pilonidal Disease is diagnosed. Common symptoms, what doctors look for, FAQs, and when to seek help.
Minimally Invasive Pilonidal Procedures
Learn about minimally invasive pilonidal surgery procedures like pit picking, EPSiT, laser (SiLaC/SiLaT), and phenol. Compare recovery, recurrence, and availability.
Managing Pilonidal Disease Without Surgery - Pilonidal Support Alliance
Learn how to manage pilonidal disease without surgery: hygiene, hair control, flare-up care, and lifestyle tips to delay surgery and live more comfortably.
Acute pilonidal abscess The patient notices increasing discomfort and swelling over a number of days and the pain may be severe by the time of presentation. On examination there is a localised fluctuant …
Pilonidal Hair Removal - Pilonidal Support Alliance
Laser hair removal and shaving options for Pilonidal Disease patients.
You and Your Pilonidal Scar - Pilonidal Support Alliance
Your Pilonidal surgery scar may act up from time to time, even long after healing. Here's how to handle scar tenderness and inflammation.