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Preauricular sinus

2021-06-29 06:44:48
My baby has small balloon of skin is buried under the normal skin which has a small opening means a pit like near front of ear... Will it develop an infection definitely in future... I am very tensed.. He has it since birth..
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Nothing to worry it may or may not get infected
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do not worry if infection is mild can be treated with antibiotics,if severe or recurrent needs surgery.

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Yes it will develop infection in the future ,Visit ENT face to face and do regular follow up Dnt wry .

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It’s not necessary that it will develop infection. Just be watchful for any discharge in future. If that happens show to an ENT surgeon.

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