These are some of the tips you can use to overcome the acne that appears on your ears

News24xx.com - It feels annoying and painful. The outer ear canal has skin cells, hair cells, and oil-producing glands that can generally trigger acne. Mostly, acne that grows in the ear is caused by too much oil being produced, sharing earbuds with other people, have contact with unclean water, increasing stress levels, or allergic reactions to applied beauty products.

However, you are advised not to pop acne in the ear. Quoting Medical News Today, if it pops, pus and bacteria will enter the pores and cause additional symptoms such as inflammation and infection.

Read more: This is Hana Hanifah explanation about her case

The thing to remember is that the ear is a sensitive area. Infection caused by acne in the ear can damage the skin and cause permanent scars. Citing Healthline, you can try warm compresses to loosen and soften zits. Heat helps bring pus to the surface and lets it flow by itself.

However, if the pimples are painful, you need to consult with a doctor to overcome them. Generally, your doctor will give you several types of treatments such as the consumption of topical drugs, benzoyl peroxide, antibiotics, and systemic drugs. In addition, you also need to pay attention to acne lesions that are painful. Proper and fast treatment can be started with nonsteroidal drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen.

News24xx.com/fik/red