What Is a Pilonidal Cyst?
3. Concerns About Pilonidal Cysts
An uninfected cyst rarely causes any need for concern. If it is large, it can be uncomfortable, become easily irritated and is likely to become infected at some point. When the pilonidal cyst interferes with your comfort level during daily activities, you might want to consult your doctor for treatment.
Once the cyst becomes infected, more attention is potentially needed to get rid of the infection and ease symptoms. Unlike other infections, abscesses don’t heal from the use of antibiotics. However, your doctor will treat it in other ways.
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