Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Key Takeaways Ear pimples can be caused by clogged pores, bacterial infections, or excess earwax. A warm compress can help ear pimples by opening pores and ...

(For all the same reasons you don't want to pop a pimple on your face.) With a pimple in your ear, Zeichner says you'll want to treat it with with traditional acne creams that contain ingredients like ...