There is a small hole in the ear squeezing out white smelly things, this situation first need to consider congenital preauricular fistula.
Congenital preauricular fistula belongs to an autosomal-related hereditary disease, the main manifestation is a small concave hole under the skin in front of the earwheel, due to the fistula contains epithelial tissue, has a secretory function, so squeeze a small amount of cortical, slightly smelly material, occasionally accompanied by itching, and some patients can be infected, pus situation.
Some patients have no symptoms of infection in their lifetime, this situation does not require special treatment, usually pay attention to keep the local clean, avoid entering dirty water, avoid excessive extrusion, prevent inflammation.
In some cases, the fistula may become infected during childhood or adulthood, and in severe cases, a localized abscess may form. In this case, active treatment is needed. During the period of inflammation, active anti-infection treatment, if there is abscess formation, timely incision and drainage of abscesses, dressing and other treatments. After the inflammation is under control, surgery is recommended to completely remove the fistula tissue.