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Pilonidal Disease - What You Need to Know

Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast

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The Differential Between Abscesses and Infections

The Aspirus guidelines give a weak recommendation based on low quality evidence when it comes to hair removal. Antibiotics are indicated, except for really bad infections that have cellulitis or systemic illnesses. In selected cases of minor disease, non-operative treatment including shaving and hygiene measures can be quite successful.

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