Posted on November 16, 2007 in Latest News
Acne on, in and around the ears can be a very painful experience as the ear lobes are made of fragile and delicate cartilage, and any eruptions on them can lead to ear aches and discomfort. Ear aches are incapacitating and can leave you mourning all day long. So whenever your ear aches and it gradually becomes unbearable, then do consult a doctor for further guidance and treatment.
Causes of ear acne:
Acne in and around the ears appear in the form of blackheads which contains a yellow black material in tiny or huge bumps. Researchers categorize ear acne as an open comedone type of acne. It is caused due to the excess oil in the sebaceous glands lying just below the skin.
Symptoms of ear acne:
The signs and symptoms of ear acne are typically a painful and uneasy experience. Experts have narrowed down on the following symptoms of ear acne and an agonizing ear sore:
- Red and raw scabs around the ears
- Painful ear sores behind the ears
- Itching that can get intolerable
- Ear sores or ear acne can get messy as it contains a yellow substance or pus which keeps oozing out
Treatment for ear acne:
Treating ear acne or blackheads is not very different from treating blackheads in any other region. But it can get very difficult and painful as the ears are very sensitively positioned so as to make extraction complex and difficult. Dermatologists recommend the following treatments for ear acne:
- Extraction in the presence of a dermatologist with the help of a metallic extractor
- Light squeezing to remove the infectious yellow material or pus
- Exfoliation
- Chemical peels
- Gently wipe the outer and inner parts of the ear with a piece of cotton dipped in alcohol. This prevents clogging of the skin pores.
- Use a cream containing ingredients like tea tree oil and sulfur that helps in pulling out the pus which actually contains bacteria.
Removing ear acne is not something you should try on your own as ears are very delicately situated. Always approach a dermatologist to solve ear acne and ear related problems.
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