What do Pilonidal Cysts, Hair and Tattoos have in common?
Laser treatment is used to treat cysts and infertility conditions in men, for laser hair removal and laser tattoo removal. Pilonidal Cysts in Men and Infertility In men, if an infected pilonidal cyst (infected nest of hairs) located near the scrotum or penis is not treated, the infection can spread to the testicles which house the male testosterone hormone for fertility, and this may put them at risk of infertility. Micro-lasers are sometimes used to treat cysts where the concentrated laser light is aimed into the centre of the hair follicles to remove the dead and infected tissue, and also to remove hairs. If cysts are left untreated, the infection an impact the blood circulation and veins, such as those in the scrotum and testes, that can become improperly dilated causing varicocele. Laser laparoscopic surgery can be used to treat varicocele for prevention of male infertility. Penis Tattoos and Laser Treatment Some men opt to have a penis tattoo even though there is a risk infection,
