Just like receiving pimples on the face which is bad enough, getting one on the ear is even more uncomfortable and irritating. You develop pimples at any part of the ear, or even behind the ear that is painful and irritable. In this article, the reader will find the information on how pimples appear on the ear and successful treatment to get rid of them. 

 

Excess Oil (Sebum) Production 

It is a common rule that the skin around and in ears also secretes sebum if you have oily skin by default. This oil when accumulated and combined with the shed skin cells, results in development of pimples. 

 

 Poor Hygiene 

 Ears are one of the body appendages that you rarely get to clean. Grimes, and other impurities, oils and bacteria may tend to collect in the ear area if one frequently touches their ears or uses headphones, ear plugs and hats. Should the pores get blocked then one is likely to have pimples and this is caused by poor ear hygiene. 

 

Friction and Pressure 

Anything that applies pressure on the ears such as earphones, headphones, or even any piece of cloth that covers the ears can easily block sweat, oil and bacteria on the skin layer.

Hormonal Fluctuations 

 Using cosmetics may make skin produce excessive oil as a result of hormonal changes such as those experienced during puberty, menstruation or pregnancy. This increased production of oil can be felt in different parts of the body, including the ears, which lead to formation of pimples. 

 

 Allergic Reactions or Irritation 

 Hair gels, any cosmetic or materials used in making headphones, jewelry or even clothing that come in contact with skin around the ears can cause the skin to become Irate.

 

 How to fix the problem

 Ever given your ear a check and discovered you have a pimple? There is nothing you should do such as squeezing it to pop. 

 

 Keep the Area Clean 

 This way the spread of bacteria is avoided and the pores of the skin in the affected region remain clean. 

 

 Use a Mild Cleanser: She advised that one should clean the outer ear with a mild non scented soap to help eliminate excess skin oil and debris. Do not use abrasive scrubs or wash cloth while washing the skin as they may cause skin irritation. 

 

 Avoid Over-Cleaning: Although washing should be done regularly so that the skin will remain clean, excessive washing can take away all the skin oils making the skin produce more oils than it should. It is also good practice to clean the ears once in a day so as to reduce the oil build-up on the skin without leading to skin irritation. 

 

 Warm Compress 

Soak a Clean Cloth: Wash a towel with clean warm water and do not rub it too hard and make sure that you leave it to soak on the pimple for about 15-30 minutes. 

 Repeat Several Times Daily: This can reduce the swelling and help the pimple to heal, especially if the pimple is almost coming out. 

 

Wash the area using an astringent, or an alcohol, such as witch hazel. 

 Facial astringents such as witch hazel can benefit here because they’re able to minimize the amount of oil and shrink the pores in the region of the ear. When you are done with the cleaning process, moist a cotton swab in witch hazel solution and dab on the pimple and around the area. This may assist in making the pimple dry and reduce the formation of new pimples on the face. 

 

Preventing Ear Pimples 

Choose Non-Irritating Products: If you wear hair products, makeup or jewelry near ear area avoid non comedogenic and hypo allergenic products. 

 

 Conclusion: That is why I will discuss how to manage and how to prevent ear pimples in this article. 

 Essentially, ear pimples may sometimes cause discomfort to the user but it does not in any way pose any serious health risk and can thus be easily addressed through hygiene and care. Going to regular ear cleanings, not having to go in for excessive pressure to the pimples, and applying the right remedies should clear up the pimples as well as prevent future infections. It is therefore advisable to keep an eye on the causes and treatment measures towards ear pimples so as to maintain healthy skin.