Question 1

i have a large pimple inside my ear lobe. have tried popping it but can't because it is on the inside of the ear lobe. how do i get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Scar tissue: Most likely if not red or tender (try not to squeeze!)  If it gets larger or red it may need to be seen by a doctor, meanwhile wash gently, pat dry and keep hair clean.  A pimple will clear in a few days.

Question 2

pimple in ear lobe is a symptom of what?

Accepted Answer

Irritation  follicle: Earlobe pimples are usually caused by an irritation around a hair follicle that causes accumulation of pus.  Generally, it may be due to either pressure on the earlobe ( hats, earphones, etc) or a chemical irritation such as hairspray, gel, etc.  At times they form without any cause.

Question 3

i have a large pimple in my right ear lobe. how do i get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Hot soaks: Apply warm to hot (be careful) wet packs to this every 2-3 hours for 15-20 minutes.  It should gradually come to a head and open and drain.  If it doesn't you may have to visit your local doctor.

Question 4

i have a small lump in front of my left ear lobe.i've had it for two days and doesn't seem to be a pimple and only hurts when touched.what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Bump: that is probably you anterior auricular lymph node. Enlarged because of a zit on your face or scalp close by. Should go away by itself once the offending are clears.

Question 5

i had a pimple on my ear lobe that is painful and the back of my earlobe is dark purple ?

Accepted Answer

See below: Inclusion cysts are common in earlobe.  Occasionally they get infected.  See ENT doctor for treatment.

Question 6

i have a large bump on the back of my ear lobe filled with pus and blood.  it started as a pimple but turned into this, what exactly is it?

Accepted Answer

Cyst: Its probably a cyst.  These often need to be surgically drained and then removed.

Question 7

i have got this bump thing on the bottom of my ear lobe i can feel it nesr the piercing spot seems like a pimple but won't pop if i try to pop it?

Accepted Answer

Scar tissue: Most likely if not red or tender (try not to squeeze!)  If it gets larger or red it may need to be seen by a doctor, meanwhile wash gently, pat dry and keep hair clean.  A pimple will clear in a few days.

Question 8

small lump in ear lobe. not even bigger than a pea. previously thought it was a pimple but popped it and is now like this. no pain or discomfort. just there, hoping its not cancer?

Accepted Answer

: Ask as often as you want. Facts do not change. Cancer is at the bottom of the list of possibilities. These are often just small cysts formed from trapped secretions in the glands at the base of hairs that sometimes grow from that site. Get it checked if you wish but I would not loose sleep over it. It may go away on its own.

Question 9

why do i always get a pimple in my ear? thanks!

Accepted Answer

Oil glands: You have oil glands in your ears so you can get pimples here also.

Question 10

earlobe pain, feels like a pimple or lump inside the lobe, hurts when touched?

Accepted Answer

Earlobe pain: Please go to the nearest Emergency facility. Have someone drive you there.
Hope all goes well!

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I have a large pimple inside my ear lobe. have tried popping it but can't because it is on the inside of the ear lobe. how do i get rid of it?

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Pimple in ear lobe is a symptom of what?

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I have a large pimple in my right ear lobe. how do i get rid of it?

A member asked:

I have a small lump in front of my left ear lobe.i've had it for two days and doesn't seem to be a pimple and only hurts when touched.what could it be?

A member asked:

I had a pimple on my ear lobe that is painful and the back of my earlobe is dark purple ?

A member asked:

I have a large bump on the back of my ear lobe filled with pus and blood. it started as a pimple but turned into this, what exactly is it?

A member asked:

I have got this bump thing on the bottom of my ear lobe i can feel it nesr the piercing spot seems like a pimple but won't pop if i try to pop it?

A member asked:

Small lump in ear lobe. not even bigger than a pea. previously thought it was a pimple but popped it and is now like this. no pain or discomfort. just there, hoping its not cancer?

A member asked:

Why do i always get a pimple in my ear? thanks!

A member asked:

Earlobe pain, feels like a pimple or lump inside the lobe, hurts when touched?

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