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People with these symptoms also use Ubie's symptom checker to find possible causes

  • Bulging patch of skin

  • Pits on the fingertips

  • Pus in the chest

  • Pus on the back of the neck

  • Fingertips are pitted and dented

  • Pus on the scalp

  • Pus on the foot

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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022

What is pilonidal sinus?

This refers to a small hole or tunnel at the top of the buttocks at the cleft. It is usually harmless and goes unnoticed unless it becomes infected. The cause is not fully understood but may involve friction, hormones, and hair growth. It is more common among men, young adults, and people who sit down for long periods.

Symptoms of pilonidal sinus

  • Bumps containing pus

  • Sores or ulcers of the skin

Questions your doctor may ask to check for pilonidal sinus

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose pilonidal sinus

  • Do you have bumps on your skin with pus?

  • Do you have skin ulcers (sores)?

Treatment for pilonidal sinus

Pilonidal sinus only needs treatment in the case of infection, in which case, treatment depends on the severity of the infection. Mild cases may need antibiotics, while more severe cases require pus drainage and surgical removal.

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  • Pustule

  • Skin ulcer

References

  • de Parades V, Bouchard D, Janier M, Berger A. Pilonidal sinus disease. J Visc Surg. 2013 Sep;150(4):237-47. doi: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2013.05.006. Epub 2013 Aug 1. PMID: 23911903.

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1878788613000714?via%3Dihub

  • Kober MM, Alapati U, Khachemoune A. Treatment options for pilonidal sinus. Cutis. 2018 Oct;102(4):E23-E29. PMID: 30489572.

    https://www.mdedge.com/dermatology/article/183862/hair-nails/treatment-options-pilonidal-sinus

  • Bi S, Sun K, Chen S, Gu J. Surgical procedures in the pilonidal sinus disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Sci Rep. 2020 Aug 13;10(1):13720. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-70641-7. PMID: 32792519; PMCID: PMC7426950.

    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-70641-7

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Aiko Yoshioka

Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)

Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.

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