The pilonidal cyst is a sac formation near the tail bone. It is filled with fluid that contains remnants of hair and skin. Pilonidal is a Latin word, pilus meaning hair and nidal meaning nest. Pilonidal cyst is formed due to deep penetration of hair into the skin. It usually occurs when hair follicles dilate allowing hair to grow deep into the skin. Due to the ingrowth of hair, the body responds with an inflammatory reaction that causes a cyst to form around the trapped hair. Pilonidal cyst usually occurs in white males between the age group of 15 to 24 years. In some people, the cyst becomes infected, causing redness and irritation. In other words, it’s a boil that contains pus, so you can imagine how painful it can be. People with occupations that involve sitting for long periods are affected by this disease.
Symptoms
Common symptoms that occur when a person suffers from an infected pilonidal cyst are swelling in the lower spine, reddening of the skin, pain near the cleft of the buttock, drainage of pus from the opening, and fever. If the condition becomes severe, the infection can spread around the buttock area creating more and more pilonidal cysts. Now, boils are common when it comes to the buttock area because it is an area that takes a lot of trauma and friction.
Check for three things that are common symptoms of infected pilonidal cyst.
1. Is it hot to the touch?
2. Is it painful?
3. Does it hurt to sit, walk and lie down?
It is recommended that before trying any medication, you consider visiting a doctor first. I say this because to cure the pilonidal cyst there is no single ointment. There are multiple ointments to apply to give you permanent relief.
temporary relief
Treatment of a pilonidal cyst is up to you. There are some methods of temporary relief and some that completely cure you of the disease. Many tropical treatments can be applied to the cyst for temporary relief. It will reduce pain and swelling for some time. You can use tea tree oil, castor oil, garlic, and honey to soothe excruciating, throbbing pain. Applying heat to this pus-filled sac throughout the day will also help reduce swelling near your buttocks area and allow you to sit pain-free. Take a hot salt bath, with lukewarm water, especially on the buttocks area. Remember to avoid applying direct pressure to the cyst.
permanent solution
Surgeries are suggested for permanent treatments; however, you can try an all-natural way to banish this disease for good.
3 easy steps,
1. Let the cyst open naturally on its own.
2. Drain all the pus from the cyst using a natural mineral
3. Dry the cyst by applying a unique mixture of calcium and sulfur.
Prevention is always better than cure, so the first step in preventing a pilonidal cyst from developing is to keep the area completely clean.