6 Factors that May Have Contributed to Your Pilonidal Cyst
Pilonidal cysts can happen to anyone, but some factors make their development more common. Here, learn what some of those factors are, so you can take steps to prevent recurrence.
About Dr. Michael Tarlowe

Dr. Tarlowe believes in giving patients dedicated, individualized, and compassionate care. As a single-provider practice, he excels in treating patients like human beings rather than numbers on a chart. Unlike a large medical group or hospital practice, Dr. Tarlowe provides his patients with a warm and friendly setting that makes them feel relaxed and comfortable in their consultations and treatments.
In order to provide patients with the best medical care, Dr. Tarlowe uses his years of experience to offer multiple techniques to treat hemorrhoids, in addition to providing treatments for anal fissures, anal fistulas, anal warts, pilonidal cysts, and soft tissue tumors. He also performs screening colonoscopies and abdominal wall hernia repairs.
Dr. Tarlowe earned his bachelor’s degree with honors in biology at Rutgers. He later studied medicine at New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. He completed a general surgery residency at University Hospital in Newark, during which time he was selected as General Surgery Resident of the Year and was voted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Later, Dr. Tarlowe completed a fellowship program with training in colon and rectal surgery at Northwell Health in Long Island, NY.
Dr. Tarlowe is a skilled, compassionate, and highly regarded colorectal surgeon. He has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 9 years running (2018-2026) and is double board-certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery.For truly excellent proctological care, schedule a visit at Michael H. Tarlowe MD, PA, today by calling the office or using the online booking tool.
Pilonidal cysts can happen to anyone, but some factors make their development more common. Here, learn what some of those factors are, so you can take steps to prevent recurrence.
Colonoscopy results can feel confusing — even when nothing serious is found. Understanding what a colonoscopy is looking for — and what basic results mean for your health — offers lots of peace of mind. Here’s what to know.
Pilonidal disease is a chronic condition that benefits from regular care. Here, learn three simple steps you can take to reduce flare-ups — and find out how laser hair removal can be an effective part of your treatment plan.