2023-06-27 17:23:08
And button in the ear should not be taken lightly. The symptoms are often bothersome and if they persist, it is better to consult a doctor, or even an ENT if the pimple is located in the ear canal. It is still not recommended to manipulate or attempt to pierce a pimple at ear level.
What are the symptoms of a pimple in the ear?
A pimple in the ear can cause various unpleasant signs such as:
and swelling ;a redness ; a sensitive ear especially to the touch; the presence of bloody or purulent debris (it could then be a boil); a hearing loss when the pimple is in the ear canal.
The pimple can be located on a visible part of the ear (lobe, flag, with what, helix…) or behind it.
The associated signs depend on the type of button. A boil or one pimple can be painful and inflammatory. The same is true of a ear lump (located at the top of the free edge of the helix) which is often painful on pressure. Finally a cyst (often found on the earlobe) often causes no pain.
Button in the ear or otitis: how to tell the difference?
The presence of a pimple (like a boil) in the ear canal should not be confused with otitis externa (a bacterial or fungal infection of the outer auditory canal of the ear). In case of furuncle, the infectio is limited to the hair follicle of the orifice of the external auditory canal (whereas in case of otitis, it is the whole area which is infected). In addition, in the case of otitis externa, other symptoms are likely to be added, such as: purulent discharge, edema around the ear, enlarged glands in the neck, deterioration of the state general (fatigue, more rarely fever)…
Button in the ear: what causes?
A button in the ear can correspond to:
A simple manifestation of acne vulgaris. We are talking about comedones (points noirs or white buttons) or real pimples at a more advanced stage (red buttons). The appearance of these pimples is favored by oily skin (excess sebum), a lack of hygiene, l’hypersudation or one more polluted or dusty environment. The increase in the activity of the sebaceous glands of hormonal origin (at the time of puberty) or related to certain illnesses (such as seborrheic dermatitis) are important risk factors. A boil, ie infection of a hair follicle located in the ear (most often in the ear canal). A boil is caused by the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in the ear. Risk factors include: excessive sweating, heat, poor hygiene, contact with someone with a boil, skin treatment with corticosteroids, friction or skin friction, diabetes, immunosuppression, wearing headphones… A cyst or keloid scar especially when the pimple is located on the earlobe. Earlobe epidermoid cyst forms when cells in the epidermis that should have been removed penetrate deeper into the skin and multiply. These cells form the walls of the cyst and secrete keratin which fills the cyst. A favorable genetic background and history of acne are risk factors. The keloid scar is often related to the trauma induced by the holes of piercings (earrings). A painful lump in the ear (scientifically named nodular chondrodermatitis of the ear) when the button occurs at the level of the helix of the ear. This nodule corresponds to an inflammation of the cartilage and the overlying skin due to the pression (traumatic origin).
How to get rid of a boil in the ear?
First, you can try to soothe the pain of a boil by gently applying hot water compresses for about ten minutes or using a topical antiseptic.
Since the boil is of bacterial origin, antibiotic treatment will be required. In the specific case of a boil in the ear, it may be decided to use a topical or systemic antibiotic depending on location and stage of severity.
If the boil becomes superinfected, the doctor may need to cut it with a scalpel to allow the evacuation of pus. Finally, if the boil is particularly large, the doctor can set up a drain that will facilitate the drainage of pus.
Be careful, you should not manipulate a boil, nor try to pierce it. Indeed, this risks promoting the spread of the bacteria, and this can be particularly harmful in the ear (the risk being that Staphylococcus aureus will penetrate inside the auditory canal and reach the eardrum, causing severe hearing impairment).
Also remember to wash regularly at at least 60° the laundry that has been in contact with the area infected by the bacteria contained in the button (especially pillowcases).
What to do when you have an acne pimple in the ear?
An acne pimple in the ear (white or red pimple) requires a topical treatment (cream or gel) containing either benzoyl peroxide, a retinoid or azelaic acid. This care may or may not be associated with an antibiotic solution. A general treatment can be prescribed if the patient has chronic acne on the face and/or on certain parts of the body.
How to remove a blackhead in the ear?
Some areas of the ear such as the conch produce a lot of sebum, which is why we can find a lot of blackheads there. In case of blackhead(s) on the ear, the dermatologist may prescriberetinoic acid (except in case of pregnancy). The doctor may also suggest cleaning the skin (micro-incision of comedones).
How to treat a cyst or a keloid scar on the ear?
The surgery is the only treatment that can permanently remove a cyst or a keloid scar located on the ear. It is performed under local anesthesia. Only cysts in the cold phase (non-inflammatory) can be removed. The removal of a cyst or a keloid scar is a simple, quick and painless procedure that takes about fifteen minutes. It is strictly not recommended to manipulate or attempt to remove a cyst or keloid scar on your own.
Painful nodule of the ear: what treatment?
The treatment of the painful nodule can be carried out in three ways: the destruction of the pimple (by surgery, laser or cryotherapy), the fight against inflammation (by applying a ccortisone cream) and the elimination of friction (by means of a bandage).
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