Pimples are a common occurrence for many of us—and in most cases, we're used to dealing with them on our face, neck, chest, or back. However, pimples can appear in other places, like behind the ears.

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Key Takeaways Pimples in the ear can be caused by clogged pores, bacterial infections, or excess earwax.Using a warm compress can help treat an ear pimple by ...