Pilonidal Cyst Center - Cherry Hill, NJ
Cherry Hill 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 Cherry Hill * Michael DeCosmo DO  Victor Mellul MD  Loren T Burns MD  Loren T Burns MD  Rosalie Marinari MD  Rosalie Marinari MD  South Jersey Dermatology Physicians  South Jersey Dermatology Physicians  South Jersey Dermatology Physicians  Matthew P Olivo MD  South Jersey Dermatology Physicians  Stanley Rekant MD  Drs Heymann Manders Green & Halpern LLC  Drs Heymann Manders Green & Halpern LLC  Drs Heymann Manders Green & Halpern LLC  Drs Heymann Manders Green & Halpern LLC  Coyle Connolly DO  Macaione & Papa Dermatology Associates  Macaione & Papa Dermatology Associates  Macaione & Papa Dermatology Associates  Koulin Chou MD  Bennett K Schwartz MD  Dermatology Associates PA  Dermatology Associates PA  Alta Dermatology & Skin Care  South Jersey Skin Care & Laser Center  Advanced Dermatology Laser & Cosmetic  Donald J Baker MD  Drs Chung Herman & Li  Academy Dermatology  Moorestown Dermatology Associates PA  Moorestown Dermatology Associates PA  Moorestown Dermatology Associates PA  Moorestown Dermatology Associates PA  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Family Dermatology LLC  Drs Chung Herman & Li  Drs Chung Herman & Li  Cooper University Center for Dermatologic Surgery  Aesthetic Dermatology  Burlington County Dermatology  Dermatology Center of Washington Township  Dermatology Center of Washington Township  David A High MD  David A High MD  Ingrid P Warmuth MD PA  A & A Dermatology  Daniel Kessel MD  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Lawrenceville Dermatology Associates  Lawrenceville Dermatology Associates  John F Schmelzer DO & Meghan Caruso-Schmelzer DO  John F Schmelzer DO & Meghan Caruso-Schmelzer DO  John Vine MD  Bruce Jay Berger MD PA  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Princeton Medical Group PA  Princeton Medical Group PA  Princeton Dermatology  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Windsor Dermatology PC  Windsor Dermatology PC  Windsor Dermatology PC  Kuflik Dermatology  Kuflik Dermatology  Kuflik Dermatology  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Abel Dermatology  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Princeton Dermatology Associates  Cosmetic Skin & Surgery Center  Isaac S Mordecai MD  Anthony G Campo Jr. MD  Penelope J Cohen MD  Fox Skin & Allergy Associates  Affiliated Dermatologists  Affiliated Dermatologists  Affiliated Dermatologists  Affiliated Dermatologists  Affiliated Dermatologists  Victor Silverstein MD  Drs Weinstein & Rothfleisch  Accredited Dermatology Group of Central NJ PA  Drs Weinstein & Rothfleisch  Andrew Lian-Jie Li LLC  RWJUMG Dermatology  RWJUMG Dermatology  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  Sandy S Milgraum MD Cherry Hill, New JerseyUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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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