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things that helped fix my pilonidal cyst

Hello sufferers,

I discovered a pilonidal cyst about one year ago. It consisted of
two large openings and several smaller ones that drained a
yellow discharge. It was never particularly painful, but was
uncomfortable and very stinky! The doctor diagnosed it and told
me surgery was the only way to get rid of it. However, after doing
some reading and taking matters into my own hands I managed
to stop the infection, so that now there's no discharge, no smell,
no lumps and no pain. All that're left are the holes. Here's what I
did:

1. Shaved between my cheeks carefully every day, pulling the
cheeks apart to ensure I got right in there. I shaved in a manner
that ensured I wasnt sweeping the stubble into the holes.
2. Bathed the area twice a day.
3. Poured an antibacterial powder, designed to combat smelly
feet, down the crack every day.

A few weeks after I began shaving the drainage became very
much reduced and lost its smell completely. The cysts didnt go
away completely, and in fact swelled up more than before.
However, after about 3 months a big wad of hair ejected itself out
of the holes. This happened several more times over the
following months, and after the last time it happened the cysts
disappeared, leaving only the holes, which I dont even notice.
I've continued to shave and clean twice daily, and the cysts
haven't come back (its been about 6 mo now).

I'm not sure which of the above treatments helped, if any. Maybe
the cysts randomly disappeared and will be back, although I
dont think so, since I noticed a change soon after starting. I think
it may have been shaving - there's a good article about shaving
by Armstrong and Barcia that you can find on the internet, called
something like 'pilonidal disease - a conservative approach'. Its
worth a read.

Anyway best of luck getting rid of the beast! If you have any
questions just add to the thread and I'll check back sometime
soon.

Jim

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