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Interdigital pilonidal sinus of the foot.

Anne C O'Neill¹, Elizabeth M Purcell, Padraic J Regan

¹Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, University College Hospital, Galway, Ireland. ainenineill@gmail.com

Foot (Edinburgh, Scotland)

|March 24, 2010

Summary

Pilonidal sinus, a condition caused by hair fragments, commonly affects barbers. This report details a rare case of interdigital pilonidal sinus in a female hairdresser, highlighting an unusual presentation of this occupational hazard.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Occupational Health

Background:

Pilonidal sinus typically results from a foreign body reaction to hair.
It is commonly observed in barbers due to repeated exposure to short, sharp hairs.

Observation:

This report presents an atypical case of pilonidal sinus in the interdigital spaces of the foot.
The affected individual was a female hairdresser, a profession not typically associated with this condition.

Findings:

The case demonstrates that pilonidal sinus can occur in interdigital spaces of the foot, even in female hairdressers.
This is only the second reported instance of this specific presentation in the medical literature.

Implications:

This case expands the understanding of pilonidal sinus etiology and its potential occupational risk factors.
It highlights the need for awareness of unusual presentations of pilonidal sinus in professions involving hair exposure.