My 4-year-old has a middle ear infection (has tubes) and now has what appears to be pimples on the outside of her ear and just below her ear near her cheek. What causes this and how do I treat them ?
Do these pimples itch, pain, ooze or have crusting or scabs? Are they inflamed (red) and are they around both ears? They may represent dermatitis due to chronic exposure to ear discharge (from the middle ear infection through the ear tubes). Is it possible for you to post a close up photograph? Meanwhile, you may use a local ointment containing an antibiotic, antifungal and steroid.