Cysts are small sacs filled with fluid, air or skin cells that can pop up just about anywhere.

Q: I have a cyst on the end of my tailbone that's been there for years without any problems. My friend says that she has a similar problem, but under her arm. Her doctor told her that she has ...

Laser epilation, commonly known as laser hair removal, reduced the risk of recurrence in patients with pilonidal disease, an inflammatory, painful, and sometimes chronic or recurring condition, ...

A man who lost his butt crack to an unpleasant disease has shared his story of life without this vital piece of anatomy. The user, calling himself TBoneTheOriginal, took to Reddit to share his ...

Pilonidal cysts may become infected, in which case patients must take antibiotics or undergo surgery. Standard treatment for pilonidal disease involves removal of hair with razors or creams, as well ...

A pilonidal sinus is a small tunnel that develops at the top of the crease in the buttocks. Trapped hair around the buttocks crease can lead to an abscess, and a pilonidal sinus may develop as a ...