General Surgery and Surgical Oncology Specialist Prof.Dr. stated that pilonidal sinus is most commonly seen in men between the ages of 15-35. İlker Sücüllü gave important information about treatment and prevention. Sücüllü stated that paying attention to personal hygiene is important in preventing the disease or preventing it from reoccurring after the treatment.
General Surgery and Surgical Oncology Specialist Prof.Dr. İlker Sücüllü emphasized that ingrown hairs can reach disturbing levels if left untreated. Offering suggestions for preventing ingrown hairs, Sücüllü gave important information. Here are the questions about ingrown hairs...
WHO IS IT MOST SEEN?
Ingrown hairs are 3 times more common in men than in women. The age range in which the disease is most common is the 15-35 age range. The disease is more common in people who work by sitting for long periods of time, who are overweight, and who lead sedentary lives.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
Although the exact cause of ingrown hair is not clear, According to the frequently accepted theory, hair and feathers shed from the body accumulate in the coccyx, and with additional factors such as sitting for long periods of time and sweating, these hairs nestle under the skin and form a cystic structure. The disease, which is not noticed at first, manifests itself as a foul-smelling discharge in the coccyx due to the infection of this cystic structure containing many hairs.
IS THERE A TREATMENT?
Regardless of the treatment method used for ingrown hairs, there is always the possibility of recurrence. In order to minimize the risk of recurrence, the most appropriate surgical intervention method for the patient must be determined and applied meticulously, and patients must carefully follow the doctor's recommendations in the postoperative period.
IF NOT TREATED...
When the disease is left untreated, it causes a chronic foul-smelling discharge in the coccyx, which greatly disrupts the person's comfort. In addition, as the natural opening of this cyst closes, the discharge may stop and cause abscess formation in the coccyx. Abscess is a condition that requires urgent surgical treatment with drainage.
IT IS POSSIBLE TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS
Paying attention to personal hygiene is of great importance in preventing the disease or preventing recurrence after treatment. Examples of these precautions include cleaning the coccyx from fallen hair and dirt with olive oil and natural soaps without irritating it, avoiding activities that involve sitting for long periods of time, losing weight and exercising. In addition, it is of great importance to remove hair from the area with epilation methods, especially before and after the surgical procedure.
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