There is a small pimple behind the ear

Some people are prone to pimples behind their ears, and we should treat them accordingly. First of all, we should clarify what causes the pimples. If we do not pay attention to the hygiene behind the ears, it will cause fat particles behind the ears, increase pore blockage, and cause small pimples. In fact, the nature of these pimples is very similar to our facial acne. We should clean them in time. So, what are the other reasons for a small bump behind the ear?

1. The base of the human ear is where a large number of lymph nodes gather, and the lymph nodes are our body's detoxification system. They are in every corner of our body. When we are affected by disease, our immunity decreases, causing the lymph nodes to become inflamed and swollen. When they gather together, a small bag will appear. The causes of lymphadenopathy are infectious diseases, lack of hygiene, and irregular diet. As long as we develop good living habits, maintain a good attitude, have healthy and good eating habits, and eat less spicy and irritating foods, we can prevent it.

2. The second possibility is that if you don’t feel any pain when you touch it, then it is a sebaceous cyst, which is mainly caused by the blockage of the sebaceous gland excretion duct. In this case, we just need to keep the skin clean and keep the sebaceous gland opening unobstructed to facilitate the excretion of secretions. Don't squeeze it!

3. Another condition is furuncle, which is called folliculitis in Western medicine. When the hair follicles are invaded by bacteria, redness, swelling, burning sensation and pain will appear. Generally, it will become purulent after a few days, and the disease will heal after the pus is discharged. Don't touch it with your hands, as it will cause bacterial infection. You can buy some mupirocin ointment, fusidic acid ointment or 2% iodine tincture for external application, or take some anti-inflammatory drugs. Keep a regular schedule, pay attention to hygiene, and don't forget behind the ears when wiping your face.

4. When other inflammations occur in your body, it will also cause a lump to grow behind the ear. If it is not serious, you can just take some anti-inflammatory drugs yourself, but if it is very serious, you must go to the hospital for examination. You cannot treat it blindly at home, as this will only aggravate the condition.