A small hole in the ear is inflamed, it may be congenital preauricular fistula infection, treatment options include anti-infective medication, surgical treatment and so on.
1. Control the infection: quinolone antibiotics such as penicillin and levofloxacin should be used to bring the acute infection under control. At the same time, hand scratching should be avoided to keep the area dry and clean.
2. Surgery: If there is a fistula with recurring infection, or if the skin breaks down due to infection, the acute inflammation should be controlled before surgery.
If there is a local abscess, should be first abscess incision for drainage, wait for inflammation control before surgery. When fistulotomy is performed, a small amount of methylene blue liquid should be injected into the fistula before surgery to facilitate intraoperative identification, and a pressure bandage should be applied after surgery to prevent the surgical cavity from accumulating blood and fluid and leading to infection.
If a small hole in the ear becomes inflamed, do not use medication on your own. You need to seek medical attention as soon as possible.