Would laser hair removal at the tailbone/top of butt crack area help prevent a pilonidal abscess/cyst?

August 26, 2018
Asked By:demiro72 in Buena Vista, CO

I’ve developed an abscess on the top of my butt crack twice within the timespan of a month. I’m wondering if laser hair removal in that area would be a good idea.

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Answer: Laser Hair Removal For Pilonidal Cysts

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Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACSBoard Certified General Surgeon
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Answer: Laser Hair Removal For Pilonidal Cysts

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Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACSBoard Certified General Surgeon
August 28, 2018

Answer: It would probably help

Jerimiah Mason, MDBoard Certified General Surgeon
August 28, 2018

Answer: It would probably help

Jerimiah Mason, MDBoard Certified General Surgeon

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