Pilonidal Cyst Center - Chicopee, MA
Chicopee 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 Chicopee * Dermatology & Laser Center  Robert Letteney MD  New England Dermatology & Laser Center  New England Dermatology & Laser Center  New England Dermatology & Laser Center  New England Dermatology & Laser Center  New England Dermatology & Laser Center  Peter T Demos MD  New England Dermatology & Laser Center  New England Dermatology & Laser Center  New England Dermatology & Laser Center  New England Dermatology & Laser Center  James H Ratner MD  Hampshire Dermatology and Skin Health Center  Nicholas Greco MD  Pioneer Valley Dermatology PC  Northampton Dermatology Associates PC  County Dermatology  Joel P Gordon MD  Fallon Meidcal Center Dermatology  Daniel E Viders MD PC  Advanced Dermatology  Gerald C Gladstone MD  UMass Memorial Medical Center Dermatology  UMass Memorial Medical Center Dermatology  UMass Memorial Medical Center Dermatology  UMass Memorial Medical Center Dermatology  UMass Memorial Medical Center Dermatology  UMass Memorial Medical Center Dermatology  Kuchnir Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery  Fred E Mensch MD  Behzad Parhizgar MD  Dermatology Associates of Worcester County  Dermatology Center In The Berkshires PC  Skin Clinic  Karen Rothman MD  J Lawrence Dohan MD  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  Kuchnir Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery  Ayer & Westford Dermatology  Peter Muz MD  Monika Berg MD  Vicki A Chavin MD  David Rosenthal MD  Metro-West Dermatology  Linda M Ameri MD  Lawrence E Yellen MD  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates of Concord  Dawn X Ding MD PC  Jay Goldstein MD  North Attleboro Medical Center  Skin & Laser Surgery Center of New England  Michael T Rosenbaum MD  Dermatology and Skin Care Associates  Steven P Smith MD  Dermatology Specialists of Wellesley  Stephen V Tang MD  Dermatology and Skin Care Associates  Chelmsford Dermatology PC  Chelmsford Dermatology PC  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates  Krauss Dermatology  Krauss Dermatology  Krauss Dermatology  Attleboro Dermatology  Hines Dermatology Associates Inc  Hines Dermatology Associates Inc  Hines Dermatology Associates Inc  Lexington Waltham Dermatology Group PC  Newton-Wellesley Dermatology Associates  Newton-Wellesley Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Partners  Newton-Wellesley Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Partners  Dermatology Partners  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates  Paul Birnbaum MD  Jay L Cohen MD  Francis Renna MD  Dermatology Associates of Waltham  Advanced Dermatology of Melrose  Lisa Cohen MD  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Medical Centers of Greater Lowell  Dedham Medical Associates  Dedham Medical Associates  Dedham Medical Associates  Lexington Waltham Dermatology Group PC  Lexington Waltham Dermatology Group PC  Lexington Waltham Dermatology Group PC  Integrative Dermatology  Women's Health Associates  Women's Health Associates  Women's Health Associates Chicopee, MassachusettsUpcoming 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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