Development of Earlobe Cyst is similar to pus-filled pimples. In most of the cases, cyst on earlobe disappear on its own, but if it does not go away, become painful, grows to uncomfortable size or cause even slight hearing loss you need to consult a medical professional. You may also try home remedies to get rid of earlobe cyst.
Before telling you more about earlobe cyst treatment let us first acknowledge how to identify it.
How To Identify An Earlobe Cyst
Cyst in earlobe appears as a saclike bump that is filled with dead skin cells and oil produced by the skin oil glands. The diagnosis of earlobe cyst is straightforward. Feel the presence of raised body area with your hand. If the lump is soft, it is a lipoma. If it is painful and tender, it is an abscess or a pimple and if it appears as a smooth, hard and small lump under the skin that is no bigger than a size of a pea, it is earlobe cyst filled with keratin fluid. Mostly, they are benign causing a little cosmetic issue and disappears on its own without any treatment. If earlobe cyst is damaged a liquid that is filled with keratin is leaked.
What Causes Earlobe Cysts
Many causes may lead to the development of bump, lump, knot and cyst on the earlobe. The most common cause is shedding of the dead skin cells improperly. In the case of cyst development instead of shedding, the skin cells get deep into the skin and multiply. Eventually, a wall of the cyst is created filled with keratin fluid.
The risk factors for the development of a cyst on the earlobes are:
- History of acne.
- Post-puberty
- The injury caused to the ear area.
- Damaged hair follicles.
- It is more common in men than in females
Earlobe Cyst Treatment
If cyst in earlobe is creating discomfort and pain, your health care provider will suggest a small operation. Under the effect of local anaesthesia, the doctor will cut and pull out the cyst. This is followed by stitching the skin. If the cyst grows again, it is removed again.
However, before planning operation, we suggest to you give a trial to natural ways to remove earlobe cyst at home.
Cyst On Earlobe Home Remedies
Turmeric
Turmeric is rich in curcumin. Curcumin is anti-inflammatory and also prevents infection. It purifies blood and also opens the clogged skin pores.
What to do:
Add sufficient amount of water to a teaspoon of turmeric to make a paste. Apply the turmeric paste to the affected part. Once the turmeric paste dries, rinse it off.
*Also drink turmeric milk. Add a half teaspoon of turmeric to a cup of warm milk. Drink turmeric milk every day before sleeping.
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Warm Compress
A warm compress shrinks and treats a cyst on the earlobe. Warm compress brings the bacteria and pus close to the skin surface and makes it easy to remove.
What to do:
Take warm water in a bowl. Soak a cotton ball in warm water and then wring it to remove excess of water. Make sure that the temperature is tolerable and does not burn the skin. Apply a warm compress to the affected area for a few seconds. Repeat this for 10-15 minutes several times in a day until the cyst disappears.
* You may also use a heating pad for this purpose.
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Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. It clears the infection, swelling and fluid accumulation. Tea tree oil has been used for ages to treat some skin ailments. It is also one of the best home remedies to get rid of a cyst on earlobes.
What to do
Tea tree oil is a very potent oil, and it is never used directly without diluting, or it may cause the skin to burn. Mix 4-5 drops of tea tree oil with coconut oil and apply it to the affected part. Repeat this three times in a day.
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3% Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide is readily available over the counter. It kills microbes, causes the cyst to dry and heals quickly.
What to do
Soak a cotton ball in 3 percent benzoyl peroxide. Place it over the affected area and hold for a few seconds. Do not rinse benzoyl peroxide. Repeat this three times in a day.
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Clay Mask
Clay masks have been found very useful in drawing up pus from inside the earlobe cyst.
What to do:
Clay mask is comfortably available in the market. You may also make your clay mask at home by adding sufficient quantity of water to a tablespoon of fuller’s earth to make a paste. Apply the clay mask or fullers’ earth paste to the earlobe and leave it overnight. In the morning wash it off. Repeat this for several nights to treat earlobe cyst.
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The home remedies to get rid of earlobes cyst are readily available and effective. Have they helped you? Do tell us by commenting in the comment section below.
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