Pain below the earlobe may be caused by sebaceous cyst secondary infection, lymphadenitis, folliculitis and other diseases.
1. Sebaceous cysts secondary infection: Sebaceous cysts are usually caused by the blockage of the sebaceous gland of hair follicles and sebum accumulation, which are round, moderately hard or elastic, and slow-growing. It is round, medium hard or elastic, and grows slowly. Redness, swelling and pain will appear when secondary infection occurs.
2. Lymphadenitis: pain below the earlobe may also be caused by local lymphadenitis, a variety of pathogenic bacteria from the head and neck of the skin, mucous membrane breaks or other infected foci of invasion of the lymphatic system caused by disease, manifested in swollen lymph nodes, pain and so on.
3. Folliculitis: Folliculitis is generally a purulent inflammation caused by bacterial and fungal infection of the hair follicles, and the typical symptoms are rash, pain, etc., which can appear in all parts of the body.
There are more reasons for pain below the earlobe, it is recommended to consult a doctor for examination, clear diagnosis and active treatment.