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Who is affected by pilonidal disease


Who is affected by pilonidal disease?

Pilonidal disease is more common in:

  • Men. Pilonidal cysts are 3 times more likely to develop in men than in women.
  • Young adults. Pilonidal cysts are uncommon in children and in adults older than 45.
  • A person with heavy growth of body hair.
  • An overweight man.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerC. Dale Mercer, MD, FRCSC, FACS - General Surgery
Last RevisedNovember 25, 2009

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