Patient's question:
How to treat an inflamed preauricular fistula? The child has had this condition for some time, and they are hesitant to give medication. Please provide some advice from a doctor.Doctor's answer:
This skin opening in front of the ear is medically known as a preauricular fistula. Because it is congenital, it is also called a congenital preauricular fistula. It is a congenital developmental anomaly and an abnormality in anatomical tissue structure. If a congenital ear fistula does not become inflamed, it usually does not cause any sensation. It may not be used for management. Perhaps it will not cause trouble in life, but it will never breathe like gills. Sometimes, gentle squeezing can expel a small amount of mucus or curd-like substance from the small hole. It has no odor, but once infection occurs, it will flare up repeatedly in the future. You should take the opportunity to have it completely removed. It is recommended to visit the hospital for a careful examination before treatment.