What are the causes of pilonidal cysts?

What are the causes of pilonidal cysts?

Posted by Ajoy

Posted on 14th January, 2024 at 11:35:52 PM

Dr. Naba Kumar Saha
Dr. Naba Kumar Saha
MBBS,MS (Gen Surg)

Most experts believe that the cysts arise due to trauma to the area resulting in ingrown hairs. Pilonidal cysts usually contain hair when removed, no hair follicles have been demonstrated in them, suggesting that the hair may have been introduced from outside the cyst.

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