If you have a family history of the condition, you may have a higher risk of developing pilonidal cysts. Your genes are an important factor in determining whether or not you will suffer from certain conditions. Sometimes, the genes can cause our bodies to develop significant amounts of hair that increase the likelihood of pilonidal cysts. If someone in your family has experienced a pilonidal cyst before, make sure to wash the area around the buttocks often; moreover, if you have excessive amounts of body hair, consider shaving and preferably waxing the area to keep it free from bacteria.

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