Question
My son is two and a half months old, and he has a small hole on the right side of his ear. According to the information I found, it might be a congenital preauricular duct. He often shakes his head as if he is itchy. What should I do? Can I squeeze out the white discharge? What precautions should I take? When can surgery be performed?
Answer
Hello, the situation you described may be a congenital preauricular duct accompanied by infection, which usually requires surgical treatment. The surgical wound is not large, but since the child is still very young, you can first undergo anti-infection treatment and bring your child to the hospital for a follow-up visit. After the doctor’s diagnosis, conservative treatment can be taken first to control the infection, and then surgery can be performed when the child is older. I hope my answer can help you. Wishing your child a speedy recovery!