Doctor Warns: Wearing Headphones For Too Long Can Cause Blackheads In The Ear

We’ve seen several videos of blackhead popping all over the internet recently. Now, a doctor warns the public that wearing headphones for prolonged times may actually lead to the production of blackheads in the ears.

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Blackheads are never fun. They’re these annoying little clusters of black dots that clog your invisible hair follicles. You have probably experienced them on your face, nose, or chin. But did you know you can get blackheads inside your ear?

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The professionals on The Doctors discuss the reasons that blackheads may form inside your ear. It turns out that the outer part of our ears has a lot of the same sebaceous glands as our noses and chins do. Those glands secret a lot of oil, which can cause blackheads.

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"Wearing over-the-ear headphones is a perfect setup for causing an increase of acne breakouts and skin infections," dermatologist and Simple advisory board member Dr. Debra Luftman told Teen Vogue.

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The good thing is, we can still prevent these blackheads inside the ears with proper hygiene. More often, shampoo, gel, and other hair products can get into your ears and can produce pimples.

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Also, limiting the use of headphones can reduce skin irritation, especially when these headphones are not cleaned regularly.

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The Doctors’ Tips for Preventing Blackheads in Ear

Wash your ears when you’re in the shower

Don’t wear earbuds for extended periods of time

Regularly clean your ear earbuds (or even use headphones instead, which cover your ears)

Wipe the accumulated grit, grime, and grease off your phone screen

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Dr. Luftman recommends that users clean their headphones daily with a make-up remover wipe and make sure they are dry before putting them back on.

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And to keep yourself from transferring the bacteria on your face back on to your headphones, remember to wipe your face and ears clean before putting them back on your head.

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The video below features a particularly bad case of blackheads that formed inside the ear — and it’s pretty intense to watch. If you’re one of those people who has a strange fascination with pimple-popping videos, this will definitely be up your alley.