Pilonidal cyst

Laser treatment of pilonidal sinus: advantages and limitations

The Pilonidal sinus treatment has evolved significantly over time, and one of the most advanced and least invasive options available today is laser treatment. Known as SiLaC (Sinus Laser Assisted Closure), this approach has gained popularity due to its ability to treat pilonidal sinus effectively, with less pain and a shorter recovery time compared to …

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What happens if the infection of a sacral cyst is not controlled?

Las personas que en la etapa inicial del sinus, cuando no hay tantas molestias ni dolor, se preguntan “qué pasa si no se controla la infección de un quiste sacro”, ignoran por completo las severas complicaciones asociadas a esta enfermedad. The risks associated with lack of treatment or inadequate treatment of this condition can be, …

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How many times can a pilonidal cyst appear and what to do if it occurs?

Pilonidal sinus is an uncomfortable and painful pathology that people do not expect to experience more than once, but how many times can a pilonidal cyst appear and what to do if it occurs? In this article we reveal the care and actions you should take to prevent the reappearance of pilonidal sinus. We also …

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Differences between pilonidal disease and anal fistula

Despite sharing some similarities in terms of symptoms and location, pilonidal disease and anal fistula are not the same condition. This means that their origin, characteristics and, therefore, treatments, are different and we will see it below. What is Pilonidal Disease? Pilonidal disease, also known as pilonidal cyst, is a condition that develops in the …

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Pilonidal Sinus Laser Treatment: Is it effective?

As we already know, the pilonidal sinus, also called pilonidal cyst or sacrococcygeal fistula, is a condition that appears between the buttocks (intergluteal fold), as a result of an infection in the skin and hair follicles (hair). It is a disorder that usually affects young people between 15 and up to 40 years old, mainly …

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10 facts you should know about pilonidal disease

Much has been said about pilonidal disease, a painful and very complex condition, in which each patient presents very particular and individual conditions. However, we will begin by indicating the pilonidal cyst is an abnormal cavity caused by the accumulation of skin and hair that results in a chronic infection located at the base of …

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