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Preauricular sinus and cyst?

2020-09-19 02:50:22
Dear Doctor I observed some kind of bad smell whenever i clean ears from small hole and little itchy.from google i came to know this is sinus. Its not swollen but does it needs any consultation or normally it goes off? Do I need to use any medication for cleaning on weekly or daily basis? Pls advise
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Its need  to be excised, medicines only help to treat infection.

Answered2020-09-19 04:37:01

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It's a preauricular sinus needs surgical removal cuz it might keep on discharging or form a abscess pus filled

Answered2020-09-19 04:23:50

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It’s a congenital problem, most of the times it remains unnoticed but if there is discharge/ pain / infection , you need to go for surgery

Answered2020-09-19 03:00:30

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