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Blackheads in Ears? Try an easy way to get rid of it.

Certainly, you won’t feel good if one day you rise up in the morning and see little Blackheads in
Ears as you take a look in the mirror! Don’t even try to ignore those black spots because they
can easily be hidden. They can be far more irritating than you think. So, have a look at this
reading and get important information regarding how to get rid of this trouble and what can be
consequences of ignoring apparently hazardless Blackheads in Ears.

Causes of Black Heads in Ears

 Excessive oil production of sebaceous glands is one of the major causes behind
Blackheads in Ears. The sebum, dead skin cells, and dirt might clog the skin pores. Upon a
direct contact of sebum with oxygen, it turns into blackish color. However, there are some
cases where it may turn into yellowish or grayish color.
 Hair follicles could also develop the Blackheads in Ears. It happens when bacteria,
sebum, and dead skin cells come in contact with hair follicles.
 Hormonal imbalance could also be a possible reason behind Blackheads in Ears due to
increased sebum production. This problem usually occurs during pregnancy, menstruation,
and puberty.
 Androgens and lithium drugs might also be responsible for the development of
Blackheads in Ears.
 Dehydration or improper skin care could also be another major reason
Who can easily get Blackheads in Ears?

There is bad news; Blackheads equally affect the children, adult, women and men. There is no
escape! However, chances would be greater if:

 You are undergoing through hormonal change or puberty


 You are pregnant
 You have oily skin

How to get rid of Blackheads in Ears

There are certain methods to get rid of blackheads.

Use a blackhead extractor tool

If the issue is not severe, you can use a good quality blackhead extractor tool. It would not
damage your skin. However, take help from professional if you are using tool for the first time.

Dermabrasion
In case the issue is serious, and you are looking for a fast method, microdermabrasion could be a
possible solution. It would remove the clog from sandy and rough skin area, which may be
causing the issue. Take help of a specialist if blackheads appear inside the ear canal.

Medication

Are you hesitant to use any tool? Then try OCT medications containing salicylic acid, resorcinol
or benzoyl peroxide. It will assist in skin drying process by removing extra oil, killing bacteria
and encouraging the shedding process of dead skin cells.

Besides these all methods, you can also try this technique:

 Thoroughly clean up your ears by using a good quality acne wash


 Take some warm water and soak washcloth into it.
 Put that warm cloth in your ear for 5 minutes.
 Take a cotton swab, pad or ball and soak it in alcohol. Afterward, put that cotton ball on
your blackhead. It would sterilize the area by killing the bacteria.
 The surface would get clean, and pores would get open. Squeeze the blackheads with
sterilized tissue
 After removing the popped out Blackheads in your Ears, use a good quality anti-acne
cream

Tips to prevent Blackheads in Ears from reoccurrence

 Clean your ears on daily basis


 Use alcohol wipe to clean your ear buds that you use for listening music
 Wipe your ears after exercise with clean washcloth or a toner

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