Wash your hands
Clean the outer ear with a gentle cleanser and warm water
Use a warm compress on the ear for 5 to 10 minutes
Apply a salicylic acid product made for acne to the outer ear only
Use a gentle exfoliating product designed for facial skin
Do not pick, squeeze, or use sharp tools in the ear
Avoid putting products into the ear canal
Use non-comedogenic hair and skin products
Keep earbuds, headphones, and phone surfaces clean
See a dermatologist if the blackheads are painful, inflamed, or persistent