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Ear Boils: Knowing Their Causes and Preventive Measures

An ear boil is otherwise known as a furuncle. It is a painful lump that can develop inside the ear canal or around the ear. This is often caused as a result of Staphylococcus infection of the hair follicle and in some rare cases, it can stem from an infection that occurs in the sebaceous gland located in the epidermal layer of the external auditory canal. Boils on the ear are generally pus-filled and are tender to the touch.