Question
A patient has had a congenital preauricular sinus duct since childhood and recently experienced inflammation and pain in the ear, suspecting it to be inflammation of the congenital preauricular sinus duct. The patient wants to know how to handle the situation when a congenital preauricular sinus duct becomes inflamed and what advice the doctor has?
Answer
Hello. Congenital preauricular sinus ducts are caused by incomplete closure during the fetal growth and development process. For inflammatory conditions, it is recommended to actively pursue antibiotic treatment or consider surgical treatment. At the same time, attention should be paid to personal hygiene, avoiding water from entering the preauricular sinus duct while washing the face or taking a bath, not to squeeze or scratch, and to avoid eating spicy foods. These suggestions are offered in hope of being helpful. In addition, patients should develop a regular lifestyle, adhere to treatment, maintain a light diet, and engage in aerobic exercise to enhance their immune system and reduce the risk of illness.