The causes of pain behind the earlobe are: 1, pain behind the earlobe with painkillers can not be relieved, after a few days after the pain of the site of the growth of a cluster of pimples, considering a viral infection caused by herpes, you can use acyclovir ointment to rub the affected area or oral acyclovir capsules. 2, the pain is a paroxysmal consideration of the nerve pain, due to the cold, overexertion, mental stress and other reasons for this, you can orally vitamin B1, vitamin B12, aminophenoetin tablets treatment. Vitamin B1, vitamin B12, aminophenol toxin tablets, prohibit eating spicy, fried food during the medication, maintain sufficient sleep, do not stay up late. 3, in addition to the pain behind the ear is accompanied by hearing loss, tinnitus symptoms, it is considered to be caused by otitis media, in addition to oral anti-inflammatory pain medication, you need to keep the nasal cavity unobstructed. Every time you take a bath, swim with a cotton swab in time after the water into the external auditory canal to wipe clean, to help the recovery of the condition, to prevent further aggravation of the condition and lead to perforation of the ossicles.