Pilonidal Cyst Center - Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad * Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatology Specialists Inc  West Dermatology Medical Group  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Bari B Cunningham MD  North Coast Dermatology Medical Associates  North Coast Dermatology Medical Associates  SkinCare Physicians & Surgeons Inc  Rady Childrens Hospital & Med Center Pediatric & Adolescent Dermatology  William L Heimer II MD  Harrison R McDonald MD  Dr. Wm Heimer  Steven D Emmet MD  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Carmel Del Mar Dermatology  Dermatology & Laser of Del Mar  Scripps Clinic Carmel Specialites  Scripps Clinic Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Dermatology  Scripps Clinic Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  Del Mar Med  Rady Childrens Hospital & Med Center Pediatric & Adolescent Dermatology  Rady Childrens Hospital & Med Center Pediatric & Adolescent Dermatology  Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Dermatology  Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Dermatology  Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Dermatology  Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Dermatology  Scripps Clinic Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Dermatology  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Rancho Bernardo  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Rancho Bernardo  Torrey Pines Dermatology  Torrey Pines Dermatology  Torrey Pines Dermatology  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre  Torrey Pines Dermatology  La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre  Torrey Pines Dermatology  Torrey Pines Dermatology  Torrey Pines Dermatology  Torrey Pines Dermatology  Torrey Pines Dermatology  Joseph F Walter MD  Scripps Clinic Multispecialties  Scripps Clinic Multispecialties  Austin Dermatology Center  Mary M Dobry MD  Academy Skin Physicians Inc  M Mark Mofid & Mona Z Mofid MDs  Academy Skin Physicians Inc  Skin & Laser Treatment  Bernardo Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Bernardo Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Arjang Miremadi MD  Bernardo Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Center For Health Care  Bernardo Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Bernardo Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Bernardo Dermatology Medical Group Inc  R Scott Boughton MD  La Jolla Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Center  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Mira Mesa East  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Mira Mesa East  West Dermatology Medical Group  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  West Dermatology Medical Group  Dennis F Coughlin MD  Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Richard M Matkaluk MD  Green Dermatologic Medical Group  Associates In Dermatology  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Therapeutics Inc  Therapeutics Inc  Therapeutics Inc  San Diego Internal Medicine Associates  Walter K Nahm MD PhD Inc  Academic Dermatology Consultants  Green Dermatology Group Carlsbad, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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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