Laser epilation is a safe and effective therapy for teenagers with pilonidal disease

Sinus pilonidalis in patients of German military hospitals: a review

“…Given the important role of hair in the etiology of the disease, contemporary studies have focused on the laser epilation of hair instead, a technology which was undeveloped at the time point our patients were treated. Laser hair removal of the natal cleft has proven to be a successful adjunct to surgical therapy for both primary and recurrent PSD, reducing the rate of recurrence and wound complications [ 36 ], [ 37 ], [ 38 ], [ 39 ].…”

Modified Limberg transposition flap in the treatment of pilonidal sinus disease

“…Various non-surgical and surgical methods have been used to treat PSD. The conservative methods such as phenol injection, laser epilation, and shaving are used in the early stages of PSD with different success rates [8][9][10]. Surgical methods including primary closure, marsupialization, the Limberg flap, and cleft closure [11][12][13][14][15] have also been performed for treating PSD; however, there is no current agreement as to what the ideal treatment is.…”

A comparison of the cleft lift procedure vs wide excision and packing for the treatment of pilonidal disease in adolescents

“…Continuing the natal cleft hair removal by clipping during the postoperative period likely diminishes the chance of primary wound nonhealing or recurrent sinus formation. Laser epilation is an effective adjunctive therapy which may help prevent longterm recurrence [17].…”