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How can i care for my draining periauricular pit (that tiny hole that some people are born with above their ear or both ears)?
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See Specialist: 1st, i would see an ENT specialist to determine how deep the opening is.Surgery may be required yo prevent serious infection.If not deep, cleaning with peroxide daily should prevent any problems.
Answered 6/10/2014
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