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14month old daughter born with preauricular pits on both ears, a week ago 1 side became swollen. it hasn't discoloured and nothing is draining from the pit. she does touch it often. she has no fever. do we need to see a doctor? what can we do at home
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Short/long term: In the short term you can apply a warm compress near the site that should improve local circulation & self healing. It is likely there is a fistula or cyst in one or both sides that may eventually need removal. An ENT can assess this & proceed if needed. You may want to have her regular doc see it as they could help decide how to proceed.
Answered 12/12/2019
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