A pimple above the ear can be caused by folliculitis, epidermal cysts, boils, etc. The condition can be brought under control by medication and surgery.
1. Folliculitis: Folliculitis is caused by a bacterial infection and can also lead to pimples above the ear. It is recommended to use medication to relieve the condition, such as mupirocin ointment, fusidic acid cream, etc., and follow the doctor’s instructions when using medication.
2. Epidermoid cysts: they can be caused by trauma or heredity. When epidermoid cysts are inflamed, they can occur in any part of the skin, but they are more common in the face, so a pimple above the ear may be an epidermoid cyst. A pimple above the ear may be an epidermal cyst, which can be removed through surgical treatment under a doctor’s diagnosis.
3. Boil: It can be caused by bacterial infection. Boils are found in areas with high oil secretion, such as the face, scalp, etc. Especially above the ears, pimples can also appear and cause redness and swelling of the surrounding tissues. It can be treated with medication, such as gentamycin hydrochloride ointment, to eliminate the inflammation, and the medication should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.
It is important to avoid blind use of medication to avoid skin irritation.