Dear Dr. Roach • The article about the boy suffering after surgery for three years from a pilonidal cyst really hit home. My son developed a pilonidal cyst in June 2012 and also had a very bad ...

Pilonidal cysts can’t be treated at home, but there are several home remedies that can provide temporary relief. To get rid of it permanently, a doctor will need to perform a minor surgical procedure.

A pilonidal cyst, sometimes called pilonidal disease, is a fluid-filled sac that usually occurs on the tailbone at the top of the buttocks. It usually starts as an infection of a hair follicle in the ...

There are different types of pilonidal cyst surgery. One involves cutting the cyst to drain the fluid, while another involves removing the cyst completely. Depending on the surgery type, a person can ...