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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Medical Treatment for Pilonidal Cyst
• Method 2 of 3: Treating a pilonidal cyst at home
• Method 3 of 3: Describing the pilonidal cyst

A pilonidal cyst is a subcutaneous pocket in the sacrococcygeal region. As a rule, it can be detected only when it is already infected and causes painful sensations. If you have a pilonidal cyst, learn how to treat it.

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Method 1 of 3: Medical Treatment for Pilonidal Cyst

1. 1 See your doctor. If a pilonidal cyst is infected and home remedies have not worked well, you should see your doctor. See your doctor if you think the cyst is infected. In other words, if it is too warm, swollen, reddened, or other symptoms worsened. Do not try to drain the cyst yourself.
   • If you think the cyst is infected, keep it clean and cover it until you see your doctor.
   • Be very careful not to squeeze the cyst or otherwise damage the area where it is located.
2. 2 Have the cyst drained. An infected pilonidal cyst is treated with surgical drainage. The cyst is anesthetized with local anesthetics, after which a small incision is made in it, through which the contents of the cyst begin to flow. The contents of a cyst usually include a mixture of blood, pus, dead skin cells, and other debris.
   • Once drained, the cyst may be left unstitched to heal. This may take longer, but it also reduces the likelihood of cyst re-growth.
   • The cyst can also be sutured.
   • The chance of a cyst reappearing after incision and drainage is 20-50%. The main method of treatment is surgery.
3. 3 Keep the area clean. After you have surgically drained the cyst, keep the area clean. Remember to change your dressing regularly. The wound must be rinsed daily, either in the shower or in a sitz bath.
   • While the wound is healing, shave off any hair around it. To avoid cyst re-development, we advise you to trim or shave the hair in this area.

Method 2 of 3: Treating a pilonidal cyst at home

1. 1 Start treatment when the cyst is just starting to form. A pilonidal cyst can be treated with home remedies. Start home treatment as soon as you feel swelling or soreness indicating a pilonidal cyst is forming. If you show signs of infection, see your doctor immediately.
   • Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using any home remedies.
   • Symptoms of an infection include redness, swelling, pain, fever around the cyst, and white, foul-smelling pus that looks like cheese.
2. 2 Make a warm compress. A warm compress will help treat a pilonidal cyst. The warmth from the compress will help reduce soreness and swelling. Moisture will help soften the cyst.
   • Take a clean rag and soak it in warm water. Apply the compress to the cyst for 10 minutes, at least four times a day.
   • If desired, soak cotton wool in diluted chamomile tea (half a glass of water and half a glass of tea brewed for 10 minutes) or diluted apple cider vinegar (equal amounts of vinegar and boiled but cooled water). You can add a few drops of essential oil to the water before soaking the rag.
   • You can also make a warm compress with chamomile tea bags. Apply a warm tea bag directly to the cyst. Chamomile improves the healing properties of the compress.
3. 3 Use essential oils. Essential oils used to treat pilonidal cysts, such as tea tree oil or turmeric oil, have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that reduce swelling and infection. In addition to reducing inflammation, most of these oils are used to treat cystic acne and other types of infected cysts.
   • Essential oils that can be used to treat pilonidal cysts include tea tree oil, turmeric oil, garlic oil, and incense oil. Castor oil is commonly used as an anti-inflammatory agent and as a cyst softener. It can also speed up the healing process of the cyst.
   • Essential oils can be applied directly to the cyst. In this case, the essential oil can be mixed with castor oil, in a ratio of 3: 7. Apply the mixture with a cotton ball or cotton swab.
   • Apply essential oil four times a day. Spread oil on the cyst and cover it with a bandage. If you don't see any improvement within one to two weeks, see your doctor for help.
4. 4 Apply desiccant. Apply witch hazel or apple cider vinegar to the cyst to heal it by draining the cyst. Witch hazel will help dry out the cyst thanks to the astringent properties of tannins found in this plant. Apple cider vinegar also has astringent properties. Apple cider vinegar and witch hazel will also help fight infections.
   • If apple cider vinegar stings or your skin is sensitive to it, dilute the vinegar with the same amount of water.
   • Apply vinegar with a cotton swab or cotton swab.
5. 5 Use burdock root. Dried burdock root can help draw proteins out of the cyst. Burdock can be used to drain cysts and is often used as an herbal remedy for skin conditions.
   • Mix half a teaspoon of dried burdock root (2.5 grams) with one tablespoon of honey (25 ml) and apply the mixture to the cyst.Honey is an antimicrobial agent that will help draw proteins out of the cyst.
6. 6 Use sanguinaria. Sanguinaria has traditionally been used in Native American medicine to treat skin conditions. Mix 1.5 grams of powdered sanguinaria root with 30 ml of castor oil. Use a cotton swab to apply the mixture directly to the cyst.
   • Use a small amount of sanguinaria and apply it only to the intact skin area. The skin should be free of tears and cuts.
   • Do not swallow sanguinaria or apply it around the eyes, mouth, or genitals.

Method 3 of 3: Describing the pilonidal cyst

1. 1 Find out what a pilonidal cyst is. A pilonidal cyst is a blister that occurs in the sacrococcygeal region. A pilonidal cyst can become infected and develop into an abscess. This means that the cyst will fill with pus, which will need to be drained.
   • A pilonidal cyst usually results from ingrown hairs or other particles trapped under the skin.
2. 2 Determine if you are at risk. Pilonidal cysts are more common in men between the ages of 20 and 40. They can also develop in people who are often sedentary and sedentary, such as truck drivers and office workers.
   • Pilonidal cysts are more common in people with large hair or coarse, coarse hair. It is easier for these hairs to pierce the cyst.
   • Other risk factors include being overweight and obese, a recent injury or irritation to the tailbone, a deep gluteal groove (the gap between the buttocks), or a family member's past cyst.
3. 3 Recognize the symptoms and signs of a pilonidal cyst. If the pilonidal cyst is not infected, you will not notice any significant symptoms. If, due to a long sitting position, wearing tight-fitting clothing, or for some other reason, an ingrown hair pierces a cyst, an infection can get there. If you experience the following symptoms, see your doctor as soon as possible. When a cyst becomes infected, you may experience the following symptoms:
   • Edema
   • Painful sensation
   • Redness
   • Foul odor coming from a cyst
   • Temperature increase
   • Formation of a depression that may contain granulation tissue, hair and various debris