Pilonidal Cyst Center - Bryan, TX
Bryan Dermatologist Doctors for Pilonidal CystType of Physician: Dermatologist What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars. Specialty: Dermatology Common Name: Skin Doctor Dermatologist Doctors in Bryan * Terry M Jones MD  Scott & White at College Station  James N Childs MD  James N Childs MD  James M Hanna MD  Anh V Nguyen MD  Conroe Dermatology Associates  Northwest Diagnostic Clinic  The Woodlands Dermatology Associates  The Woodlands Dermatology Associates  The Woodlands Dermatology Associates  The Woodlands Dermatology Associates  Greater Houston Digestive Disease Consultant  George G Hughes MD  Kelsey-Seybold Clinic  Kelsey-Seybold Clinic  Paul Subrt MD  William Waidhofer MD  Scott & White Northside Clinic Dermatology  Solomon Sam Brickman MD  Tricia J Brown MD PA  Advanced Associates in Dermatology  Mary Evers DO  Austin Skin Institute  Lone Star State Dermatology Clinic  Jimmy Schmidt MD PA  Memorial Clinical Associates  Memorial Clinical Associates  Joseph E Knipper MD  James W Mason MD  Concentra Medical Center  J F Fuerst MD  Robert S Totz MD  Memorial City Dermatology Clinic  Angela M Davis MD  Memorial Dermatology  Memorial Dermatology  Max E Reddick MD  Jan M Schwartz MD  Jerry E Dickson MD  Jeannette M Greer MD  Iris S Polinger MD PHD PA  Carl B Rountree MD & Associates  Kelsey-Seybold Clinic West  Kelsey-Seybold Clinic West  Georgetown Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Center for Medical Dermatology  Center for Medical Dermatology  Benjamin Edery MD PA  Rabin-Greenberg Dermatology  Norman D Guzick MD  Advanced Dermatology  Rabin-Greenberg Dermatology  Laborde Dermatology, P.A.  Laborde Dermatology  C William Doubleday MD  Esta Kronberg MD  Jon K Stern MD  Chernosky Dermatological Associates PA  Proctor Clinic  Eric Adelman DO PA  Scott D McMenemy MD  Bellaire Dermatology Associates  Bellaire Dermatology Associates  Bellaire Dermatology Associates  Bellaire Dermatology Associates  Bellaire Dermatology Associates  Linda Barrows MD  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  J Brad Bowden MD  Affiliated Dermatologists of Houston  Kelsey-Seybold Main Campus Dermatology  Kelsey-Seybold Main Campus Dermatology  Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  UT Health Science Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Health Science Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Health Science Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Health Science Center Dermatology Clinic  Bruce R Nelson MD  UT Health Science Center Dermatology Clinic  UT Health Science Center Dermatology Clinic  Dermatological Association of Texas  Mark A Price MD  Samuel F Bean MD  Houston Dermatology Associates PA  Houston Dermatology Associates PA  Baylor College of Medicine Dermatology  Baylor College of Medicine Dermatology  Baylor College of Medicine Dermatology  Gil A Micheletti MD  Baylor College of Medicine Dermatology  Mark A Price MD  Pauline Raymond-Martimbeau MD  Baylor College of Medicine Dermatology  Houston Dermatology Associates PA  Baylor College of Medicine Dermatology  Baylor College of Medicine Dermatology  Medical Center Dermatology Bryan, TexasUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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Pilonidal CystRead the Pilonidal Cyst article » What is a pilonidal cyst?A pilonidal cyst is a fluid-filled sac (cyst) that develops along the tailbone (coccyx) near the cleft of the buttocks. These cysts usually contain hair and skin debris. The term pilonidal is derived from the Latin words pilus (hair) and nidus (nest). Individuals with a pilonidal cyst may not have any symptoms at all or they may develop infection of the cyst (pilonidal abscess) with associated pain and inflammation.
What causes a pilonidal cyst?Though there are several theories, most researchers believe that pilonidal cysts are caused by the penetration of loose hairs into the skin. In response to this ingrown hair, a local inflammatory reaction causes a cyst to form around the hair. Excessive pressure or repetitive traumas to the sacrococcygeal area are thought to predispose individuals to develop the cysts. These conditions can also irritate existing pilonidal cysts. During World War II, more than 80,000 soldiers developed pilonidal cysts requiring hospitalization. Because so many of the afflicted servicemen rode in bumpy Jeeps for prolonged periods of time, it was termed "Jeep disease."
Who is at risk for developing a pilonidal cyst?Pilonidal cysts occur more frequently in men than in women. They are also more common in Caucasians and in individuals who have an occupation that requires long periods of sitting. Pilonidal cysts usually occur in people between the ages of 15-24, and they are uncommon in people over the age of 40.
What are the signs and symptoms of a pilonidal cyst?As previously mentioned, some individuals with a pilonidal cyst may not have symptoms, and the only finding may be a dimple or an opening in the skin (sinus tract) near the cleft of the buttocks. However, if the pilonidal cyst becomes infected (pilonidal abscess), th... Recommended Reading Related to Pilonidal CystAches, pain, fever facts
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