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Results 1 - 2 of 2 for Pilonidal abscess
  1. Pilonidal sinus disease 
    ... with cancer. Pilonidal disease may appear as: A pilonidal abscess , in which the hair follicle becomes infected and ... symptoms does not need to be treated. A pilonidal abscess may be opened, drained, and packed with gauze. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003253.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Surgery for pilonidal cyst 
    ... can become infected, and this is called a pilonidal abscess . ... An infected pilonidal cyst or abscess requires surgical drainage. It will not heal with antibiotic medicines alone. If you continue to have infections, the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007591.htm - Medical Encyclopedia