10 Causes of Pilonidal Cyst
Cause #6: Ingrown Hair
An ingrown hair occurs when a hair curls into or grows sideways into the skin. It is most commonly seen among those with curly or coarse hair. An ingrown hair may or may not be accompanied by an infection known as folliculitis.
Although an ingrown hair can occur anywhere, it is most commonly seen on areas where the skin is waxed or shaved such as the legs, beard, armpits, and pubic region. An ingrown hair can be caused by anything that causes the hair to be broken off leaving a sharp tip. Another contributing cause would be the lack of natural exfoliation of the skin. An ingrown hair is another proposed cause of a pilonidal cyst.
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