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Pilonidal Abscess

2015-10-31 15:08:17
Painful swelling on lower back, fever..... Not able to sit..... How can it be formed if I am do not have much hair on the back....
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 Hi  Its  very painful, and typically occur between the ages of 15 and 35,  most common cause of pilonidal sinus is ingrown hair ,treated with antibiotics , hot compressors , creams for local applications , surgery and fibrin glue.... recurrence is common in pilonidal sinus ,....  

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