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Hair follicle near anal area
I have a big hair follicle near anal area from past few months, it goes and come after every few days. Everytime it comes I take care of it. Remove the puss and clean it apply ointment and it cures ..then again it starts to come back after few days.
What should I do?
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If it is between buttocks and on the back, it is a pilonidal sinus , which needs to be removed and a flap reconstruction procedure has to be done
If is near the anal area and between your thighs , then u need to consult a surgeon
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consult a plastic surgeon nearby
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get your blood sugars checked.
raised blood sugar levels are known to cause recurrent infection
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U r suffering from pilonidal sinus. Medicine available for good improvement...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment
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