If my pilonidal cyst scar is bleeding after 2 years, is it recurring?

October 24, 2017
Asked By:bkg94 in Newton, IA

I've had 4 total pilonidal cyst surgeries and the bottom of my scar is bleeding now after 2 years from the last surgery. A plastic surgeon has reconstructed the area twice.

Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
October 27, 2017

Answer: Recurrence of pilonidal cyst

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
October 27, 2017

Answer: Recurrence of pilonidal cyst

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 25, 2017

Answer: Bleeding scar

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 25, 2017

Answer: Bleeding scar

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 25, 2017

Answer: See a Doctor for a Formal Evaluation

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 25, 2017

Answer: See a Doctor for a Formal Evaluation

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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