title: Reducing the recurrence of pilonidal sinus disease.
abstract: Pilonidal sinus disease is a painful disorder of the natal cleft between the buttocks. Primary treatment is by surgery but there is a high recurrence rate. Laser hair removal reduces the rate of recurrence by diminishing the number and thickness of hairs. It should be recommended along with personal hygiene measures for patients to reduce short-term and long-term recurrence of the condition.
authors.affiliation: The London Clinic.
authors.forename: Liliana
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Marza
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D010864:Pilonidal Sinus / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology; D055815:Young Adult