A pilonidal sinus may develop at the periumbilical region if certain risk factors are present.
Risk factors for umbilical pilonidal sinus:
(1) male gender
(2) younger age (an age before 40 years will be used in the implementation)
(3) hairy
(4) deep navel
(5) poor personal hygiene
where:
• The quality of the hair also impacts the risk.
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Specialty: Dermatology, Surgery, general
