Patient's question:
How to treat an inflamed preauricular fistula? The child has had this condition for some time, and we are hesitant to give them medication. Please provide some advice from a doctor.Doctor's answer:
This skin pore 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 abnormality and an anomaly in anatomical tissue structure. If a congenital ear fistula does not become inflamed, it usually does not cause any sensation. It may not be able to manage it. Perhaps it will not cause trouble in life, but it will never breathe like fish 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 choose the opportunity to have it completely removed. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a careful examination before treatment.