Ingrown Hair (Pilonidal Sinus) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by hairs located under the skin. The disease, which can be seen in any area where hair follicles are located, often occurs in the coccyx and is three times more common in men under the age of 40 than in women. General Surgery and Surgical Oncology Specialist Prof.Dr. İlker Sücüllü shares his views on the "Ingrown Hair" disease, which is frequently seen in our society and negatively affects the quality of life of patients.
What causes Pilonidal Sinus?
Although the cause of the disease is not known for certain, it is mostly accepted. According to the opinion, the disease occurs when the hairs penetrating under the skin first form a cyst, then the skin perceives these hairs as foreign objects and the cyst becomes infected.
Working in jobs that involve sitting for long periods of time, wearing tight-fitting clothes. Situations such as wearing heavy clothing, a sedentary lifestyle, having an excessively hairy body structure, and not paying attention to personal hygiene constitute the basis for the emergence of ingrown hairs.
What are the symptoms of the disease?
Ingrown hairs first manifest themselves. It manifests itself as abscess and discharge. Patients often consult a physician with complaints such as discharge, bleeding, itching and pain in the coccyx. However, the disease can sometimes manifest as an abscess if the cyst becomes infected and cannot drain on its own. This condition, also called acute pilonidal abscess, requires urgent drainage and requires surgical intervention.
In which areas is pilonidal sinus most common?
Ingrown hair is most commonly seen in the coccyx region. However, this does not mean that it will only be seen in this region. Except for the coccyx;
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Umbilical region
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Armpit region
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Facial areas
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And pilonidal sinus disease can also be seen in the leg areas.
UNTREATED APHILLIA MAY BECOME CHRONIC AND CAUSE SERIOUS PROBLEMS...
The treatment of ingrown hair is surgery. The questions our patients frequently ask us are "Whether there will be pain after the surgery and whether there will be constant pancreas?" "whether suman is needed or not." 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 our recommendations in the postoperative period.
THE MOST IMPORTANT RISK FACTOR IS "PERSONAL HYGIENE"
Personal Paying attention to 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 natural soaps with olive oil without causing irritation, avoiding activities that involve sitting for long periods of time, losing weight and exercising. In addition, it is of great importance to cleanse the area of hair with various epilation methods, especially before and after the surgical procedure.
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