Pages: 28 - 35
Article topics: Assessment, Causes, Infection, Management
Pilonidal sSinus disease (PSD) is a debilitating inflammatory disorder of the skin that is more common in young males. The cause of PSD is not fully understood but contributed to loose hair and debris driven deep into the skin within the natal cleft leading to prolonged inflammation and formation of ‘pits’ which fill with hair and debris. Symptoms range
from mild discomfort to severe sinus development, which may result in pain, infection and multiple surgical procedures and has a significant impact on an individual’s quality of life