What is pilonidal disorder?
Pilonidal disease is a condition that can occur anywhere along the crease between the buttocks, which runs from the bone at the bottom of the spine (sacrum) to the anus. It may appear as a pilonidal cyst with or without an abscess or a pilonidal sinus.
How do members experience pilonidal disorder?
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Who has pilonidal disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 12 | |
| 30s | 14 | |
| 40s | 17 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 24 | |
| Female | 28 |
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