What Is a Pilonidal Cyst?
10. Preventing Pilonidal Cysts
Those who are at risk for developing, or have already developed, pilonidal cysts can take a few measures to reduce the likelihood of an occurrence. Good hygiene is key. Keeping the area clean and exfoliating to remove dead skin are critical. Losing excess weight is also helpful.
Additional measures include avoiding wearing chafing material next to the skin. Maintaining a good sitting posture is beneficial in reducing the pressure on the coccyx. Likewise, using a coccyx cushion further diminishes the compression of the skin.
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