Earlobes that hurt when pinched may be due to physiological factors such as excessive force, or may be related to diseases such as ear boils or scar hyperplasia. 1. Physiological factors: The pain in the earlobe is caused by pinching the earlobe with too much force, and repeated pinching of the earlobe should be avoided in order to prevent damage to the skin of the earlobe. 2. Pathologic factors: may be caused by ear boils, scar hyperplasia and other diseases. (1) Ear boil: Inflammation of the soft tissues in the earlobe area due to frequent consumption of spicy and other irritating foods, decreased resistance, etc. The above phenomenon may occur due to mechanical stimulation in the process of generating boils. (2) Keloid hyperplasia: due to the ear piercing, the earlobes appear localized fibrous hyperplasia, early progressive lesions redness and tenderness, so that the earlobes will hurt when pinched. You should go to the hospital in time to get a clear diagnosis and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.