Pilonidal Sinus of the Finger Pulp

Abstract

A case of pilonidal sinus of the finger-tip pulp in a male barber is reported. The site appears to be previously unreported for this condition.

Comparison of the classic limberg flap and modified limberg flap in the treatment of pilonidal sinus disease: A retrospective analysis of 416 patients

“…1,2 Rare occurrences such as in a fi ngertip pulp, penis, and in the ends of amputated extremities have been reported. [3][4][5] Pilonidal sinus disease typically affects young male patients after puberty. It appears to have a higher frequency in males (male/ female ratio 3-4 : 1).…”

Interdigital Pilonidal Sinus in a Hairdresser

“…Complications include local cellulitis, abscess formation, purulent discharge and, rarely, osteomyelitis (Grant and Mahaffey, 2001;Mohanna et al, 2001). Our case would suggest that the same rules concerning treatment seem to apply to interdigital pilonidal sinuses as to chronic sacrococcygeal sinuses (Hull and Wu, 2002;Kronborg et al, 1985) where it is well documented that infection, particularly by anaerobic bacteria, plays a critical role in delayed wound healing and recurrence (Marrie et al, 1978;Marks et al, 1985).…”

“…More rarely, it develops on the neck, penis, clitoris and interdigital web spaces of the hands. A single case in the finger pulp has been reported (Grant and Mahaffey, 2001). Allington and Templeton (Allington, 1942;Templeton, 1942) first reported an interdigital pilonidal sinus and sporadic reports have appeared in the literature since that time, identifying this condition as being an occupational hazard of working as a male hairdresser, a male sheep shearer, dog groomer or milker of cows (Matheson, 1951;Meninghini and Gianotti, 1964;Mohanna et al, 2001;Papa et al, 2002;Patel et al, 1990;Phillips, 1966;Uysal et al, 2003).…”

Nd:YAG Laser (1064 nm) in Management of Pilonidal Sinus

“…The same condition can be seen in the clefts between fingers in those persons dealing with hair such as barbers and hairdressers (6,7). It has been reported in other areas such as the umbilicus (8)(9)(10), the interdigital spaces of the foot (11), the finger pulp (12), the clitoris (13,14), penis (15)(16)(17), the intermammary (18), the periungual (19) and the perineal regions (20).…”