Hi Just to share my experience. I used to have a pilonidal abcess the size of a small grape fruit but after applying tamarind powder diluted with some water, the abcess went away until I’m left with just the sinus. The powder helps to drain the pus away instead of using the conventional method of using a hot compress. But be warned that the smell will be very bad and there might be a slight burn feeling as the powder is drawing the toxic out.
I’m now following a cleansing regime where I will clean my butt crease twice a day, once in the morning and once before bed. I’m using glycerin soap and diluted dettol to wash the area which has proven effective at preventing flare ups.