How to Heal a Pilonidal Cyst with an Epsom Salt Bath — The Complete Herbal Guide

What Is a Pilonidal Cyst?

A pilonidal (pie-low-NIE-dul) cyst is an abnormal pocket in the skin that usually contains hair and skin debris. A pilonidal cyst is almost always located near the tailbone at the top of the cleft of the buttocks.

What Causes a Pilonidal Cyst?

Pilonidal cysts usually occur when hair punctures the skin and then becomes embedded. If a pilonidal cyst becomes infected, the resulting abscess is often extremely painful. The cyst can be drained through a small incision or removed surgically.

Pilonidal cysts most commonly occur in young men, and the problem has a tendency to recur. People who sit for prolonged periods of time, such as truck drivers, are at higher risk of developing a pilonidal cyst.

Symptoms

Here are some of the symptoms of a pilonidal cyst. These include:

• Pain, redness, and swelling at the bottom of the spine
• Pus or blood draining out of it
• Bad smell from the pus
• Painful or tender to the touch
• Fever
• They can vary in size. Yours may be a small dimple or…