What causes pimples behind the earlobe?
Disease description:
A 15-year-old girl has developed a painful pimple behind her earlobe over the past few days. What causes acne (or pimples) behind the earlobe?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Acne behind the earlobe occurs due to blockage of sebaceous glands in the postauricular area, leading to pimple formation. Contributing factors include:
1. Inadequate cleansing of the skin behind the ears;
2. Recent irregular diet, particularly consumption of spicy foods;
3. Staying up late while using mobile devices;
4. Physical exercise and excessive sweating, which may stimulate increased androgen secretion and trigger folliculitis.
Acne behind the ears can be treated with fire needle therapy or topical application of adapalene gel.
