A pimple in the ear that hurts when pressed may be a boil on the external auditory canal, which is caused by purulent inflammation of the hair follicles or sebaceous glands of the external auditory canal, and should be treated with medication or incision and drainage according to the specific condition.
Painful pimples in the ear may be caused by boils on the skin follicles or sebaceous glands in the cartilage part of the external auditory canal, which may be characterized by severe ear pain in the early stage, aggravated by chewing or opening the mouth. Antibiotics such as cephalosporin can be used to control the infection. For boils that have not yet become pus-filled, glycerin drops of ichthyol can be applied to the ear or gauze of the medicated solution can be applied to the affected area and changed in a timely manner.
For mature boils, incisions can be made to drain the pus or pierce the pus head, and hydrogen peroxide solution can be used to clean the secretions and pus in the external ear canal.
For those with painful pimples in the ears, it is recommended to seek medical attention and standardize treatment under the guidance of a doctor.