Q: What is caused by acne in the ear? 😓 👂
📌 What is acne in the ear? ✨
🔹 common cause.
Clog pores + bacteria
It resembles acne on the face, caused by fat, sweat, or dirt accumulation in the ear hole.
📌 and ears often. Use the wrong cut bud.
Causing skin scrapes, inflammation, and then acne or abscess.
📌 headphones / AirPods are not clean.
Use regularly. Sweat + bacteria accumulate. Stimulate inflammation.
📌 sweat. Humidity.
Especially people who sweat easily or wear headphones for a long time.
Soft immunity / little rest / stress
The body is more easily infected.
📌 sebaceous glands in the ear.
Will hurt, swollen, maybe pus.
⚠️. Characteristics to watch out for.
Very painful
Swollen red spread
There's pus. There's smell.
Pain until the mouth is closed, ears or fever.
➡️ this could be an ear abscess. Should see a doctor.
✅ Primary care
❌ Do not squeeze / sheep.
Stop using headphones
Wipe the headphones with alcohol.
Warm compress 2-3 times a day
Keep dry. Don't stab.