Why do I have a small hole on my tailbone?

A pilonidal sinus (PNS) is a small hole or tunnel in the skin. It may fill with fluid or pus, causing the formation of a cyst or abscess. It occurs in the cleft at the top of the buttocks. A pilonidal cyst usually contains hair, dirt, and debris.

Do pilonidal holes go away?

Pilonidal cysts sometimes drain and disappear on their own. If you have chronic pilonidal cysts, your symptoms may come and go over time.

Can pilonidal sinus hole closed on its own?

If left untreated a pilonidal sinus that has broken open may close back over on its own and the swelling may go down. However in most cases this area will re-swell, become painful, and leak once again.

Why do I have a hole near my butt?

An anal fistula is a small tunnel that develops between the end of the bowel and the skin near the anus (where poo leaves the body). They’re usually the result of an infection near the anus causing a collection of pus (abscess) in the nearby tissue.

Why do I have a tiny hole in my skin?

Pitted keratolysis is a skin disorder that’s caused by bacteria. It creates crater-like pits or small holes on the top layer of your skin and usually affects the soles of your feet, but can also develop on the palms of your hands. It’s more common in people who: Often go barefoot and live in tropical areas.

Why do I have a small hole in my skin?

Many people with hidradenitis suppurativa also develop a pilonidal sinus. This is a small hole or ‘tunnel’ in the skin. For reasons that are unclear, more women than men have the condition. It’s thought to affect about 1 per cent of the population.

How do you get rid of a hole in a pilonidal cyst?

The only way to get rid of a pilonidal cyst is through a minor surgical procedure. But there are a few things you can do at home to ease pain and discomfort in the meantime. Try applying a hot, wet compress to the cyst a few times a day. The heat will help pull out the pus, allowing the cyst to drain.