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Skin problems or excessive friction can cause the hair between buttocks to be pushed inwards. This can lead to a pilonidal cyst formation
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A pilonidal cyst usually contains hair, dirt and debris, thus causing excessive pain
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It usually develops in the cleft above the buttocks, and can ooze pus and blood
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This condition is more commonly seen in males, and young adults may frequently be affected
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People in jobs that involve long hours of sitting are more likely to develop pilonidal infection
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Signs of infection in this condition include pain on sitting or standing, and swelling of the cyst
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The skin around the area may become red, and soreness may be seen in some cases
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Foul smelling pus may be observed draining from the pilonidal cyst. Sometimes, blood may also be discharged from the site
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In the early stages, the doctor may advise broad spectrum antibiotics, that can treat a large number of bacterial infections
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In case this condition keeps recurring, the surgeon may advise an operation under local anaesthesia