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Hi, i'm 21 year old student. Since last year there is an abnormal skin growth below the tailbone. The skin over there has white colour and it peels off once in a week. There is no visible holes or hair. What could be the reason for this? How serious is this problem?
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Tailbone cyst is also called a pilonidal cyst. These cysts seem to be caused most often by an ingrown hair. A hair grows back under the skin or skin grows over a hair. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and healthy lifestyle.
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