Op. Dr. Pakize Eker Balcıoğlu / Pilonidal Sinus (Ingrown Hair)

General Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Pakize Eker Balcıoğlu provides information about the problem of pilonidal sinus (ingrown hair). Ingrown hair in this area is medically known as pilonidal sinus disease. Pilonidal sinus occurs when hairs in the tailbone region, instead of growing outward, turn inward and continue to grow under the skin. In addition, because these hairs beneath the skin are perceived as foreign bodies, the body builds a sheath around them. Over time, as long as the opening through which they entered remains, bacteria get in and out through sweat and in other ways in daily life. From time to time it causes discharge, bad odor and infection. There are many types of pilonidal sinus surgery. When you search online, you can see both major, difficult operations and simple ones. Fortunately, however, most cases are small pilonidal sinuses. What you should do first, if you have pilonidal sinus complaints, is to be examined by your doctor; if you have a small pilonidal sinus, the only thing you need to know is that after a small day-case surgery, even under local anesthesia, you can get into your car and go home.