Pilonidal Cyst Center - Castle Rock, CO
Castle Rock 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 Castle Rock * AboutSkin Dermatology & DermSurgery  Brent C Sigler MD  AboutSkin Dermatology & DermSurgery  Dermatology and Laser Institute of Colorado PC  Dermatology and Laser Institute of Colorado PC  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Paul W Orton MD  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Kaiser Dermatology  Apex Dermatology Group  Apex Dermatology Group  James A Harris MD  Leslie A Stewart MD PC Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  Leslie A Stewart MD PC Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Skin Secrets  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Asarch Center for Dermatology & Laser  William J Bowman MD  Drs Stone & Stone  Asarch Center for Dermatology & Laser  C-Dermatology  HealthMark A Center For Integrated Healing  Front Range Dermatology  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Colorado Dermatology Center  Cherry Creek Dermatology PC  Adrienne Stewart MD  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Center For Advanced Dermatology  Expert Laser Clinic  Center For Advanced Dermatology  David J Kerr MD  SkinCare Colorado  Karen J Johnson MD PC  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  H M Medical Consultants  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Franklin Dermatology Kaiser Permanente  Franklin Dermatology Kaiser Permanente  Franklin Dermatology Kaiser Permanente  Chan & Carretero MDs  Summit Dermatology  Summit Dermatology  Skin Cancer & Dermatology Center of Colorado Springs  Skin Cancer & Dermatology Center of Colorado Springs  Academy of Dermatology  Colorado Dermatology Institute  Colorado Dermatology Institute  Colorado Dermatology Institute  Jules VanDersarl MD  Alpine Dermatology Associates PLLC  Alliance Urgent Care  The Colorado Laser Clinic  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Center PC  Hill Center for Dermatology PC  Hill Center for Dermatology PC  Hill Center for Dermatology PC  Boyle Family Dermatology  Columbine Dermatology, PC  James A McCoy MD  Colorado Springs Dermatology Clinic PC  Colorado Springs Dermatology Clinic PC  Colorado Springs Dermatology Clinic PC  Colorado Springs Dermatology Clinic PC  Colorado Springs Dermatology Clinic PC  Charles W Ruggles MD  Flatirons Dermatology  Columbine Dermatology, PC Castle Rock, ColoradoUpcoming 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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