Laser Pilonidal Sinus & Cyst Treatment Clinic in London

A pilonidal sinus is a blind-ending tract near the tailbone caused by trapped hair, leading to pain, infection, and recurrent discharge.

A pilonidal cyst is a sealed cavity in the cleft created when trapped hair and debris collect, leading to painful swelling and infection.

Symptoms of Pilonidal Disease
Pilonidal disease causes

• pain and tenderness near the tailbone,

• swelling, redness, and

• a small opening or tract in the cleft.

• discharge, bleeding, foul-smelling fluid,

• recurrent infections, or

• sudden abscess formation.

Symptoms often worsen when sitting for long periods.

What is Pilonidal Disease- Cyst, Sinus or Fistula

Pilonidal disease happens when loose hairs in the natal cleft poke through the skin and get stuck underneath. These trapped hairs irritate the area and cause swelling, fluid build-up, infection and the formation of a sinus, cyst or fistula. This is result of ingoing hair and not ingrowing as commonly believed

Pilonidal disease is a condition that may begin as a small cyst or sinus and, if it continues over time, can develop into a fistula.

A pilonidal fistula means there are two or more skin openings that link together through small tunnels under the skin.

Why Some People get Pilonidal Disease