The presence of small holes in the ear with foul odor can be considered as preauricular fistula, which is treated by disinfection, infection control, and surgical removal.
Congenital preauricular fistula belongs to one of the congenital ear deformities, can be seen in the outer ear skin with a blind end of the tubule opening, the depth of the length varies, can be extruded out of the white sticky or cheese-like secretion, can be accompanied by a bad smell, should pay attention to avoid the preauricular fistula into the water as well as extrusion, the use of cotton swabs dipped in iodine vapour or alcohol for disinfection around the fistula.
Infection in front of the ear fistula, resulting in local redness, swelling and pain, serious abscess can be formed, abscess can also be broken to form an abscess fistula. If the abscess is formed, it can be incised and drained. It is recommended to carry out local anti-inflammatory treatment as soon as possible, and surgical resection after infection control.
If there is a foul smell or other discomfort in the small hole in front of the ear, it is recommended to consult a doctor for a clear diagnosis and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.