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A pimple in the ear can be painful and uncomfortable. Pimples usually go away on their own, but some treatments, such as antibiotic creams and hydrogen peroxide, can speed up the healing process.
Pimples can occur on the ear, behind the ear, or inside the ear canal.
In this article, we talk about what causes ear pimples, how to get rid of them, and how to prevent them from coming back.
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Pimples, also called whiteheads, zits, or blackheads are most common on the face and back, but they can show up almost anywhere.
The outer ear and external ear canal have skin cells, hair cells, and oil-producing glands, which are all it takes for a pimple to form.
Pimples appear when a pore becomes clogged with dead skin cells and sebum, which is the natural oil that protects the skin and keeps it moist.
Bacteria can also cause pimples, so anything that introduces bacteria or dirt into the ear can cause pimples.
Causes of pimples in the ear include:
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