Patient's question:
My friend's baby is one year old this year. Previously, the child always used to scratch their ears by themselves, and my friend's family didn't pay much attention, believing that the child was just playing around. Now they have noticed that the child's ears are not quite normal and have taken them to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor has diagnosed it as a congenital preauricular fistula. What should be done about a congenital preauricular fistula?Doctor's answer:
Congenital preauricular fistula is a common congenital disease, primarily caused by congenital developmental abnormalities. This condition is prone to inflammation and infection. During the infection period, it is necessary to use antibiotics under the guidance of a doctor. After the inflammation is controlled, it is advisable to consider surgical removal at a regular hospital's otolaryngology department to prevent recurrent infections. In daily life, attention should be paid to keeping the affected area dry and clean, and avoid constantly pulling at the area.