Preauricular Sinus Treatment in India

David Joshi is a 28-year-old software...

David Joshi is a 28-year-old software engineer who recently moved from India to Canada. He was born with a tiny pit in front of his right ear, a preauricular sinus, which his family considered a benign birthmark. For years, it was asymptomatic. However, six months ago, after a bout of flu, the area became red, swollen, and began discharging a foul-smelling, whitish pus. This was his first infection. His family doctor prescribed antibiotics, which cleared it temporarily, but the swelling and discharge returned twice more over the following months, each episode more painful and lasting longer. Frustrated and worried about recurrent infections impacting his new job, David saw an ENT specialist, Dr. Chen. Dr. Chen explained that the sinus was a congenital tract prone to infection and recommended complete surgical excision to remove the entire tract and prevent future problems. David was anxious about surgery in a new country but opted for the procedure. The surgery, done under general anesthesia, took about 45 minutes. The recovery involved mild pain managed with over-the-counter medication, keeping the area dry for a week, and a small, well-hidden scar. Six months post-op, David has had no further infections. Emotionally, he transitioned from feeling plagued by an unpredictable, embarrassing issue to immense relief. He no longer worries about sudden flare-ups and feels a sense of closure, allowing him to fully focus on building his new life.