Blackheads?

This is kinda funny but the other day on TV someone showed that if you put a little of tacky glue on them and when it dries peel it away they say it works! Good luck

I've had a problem with acne all my life so I would suggest an over the counter product with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. Not a wash, but either a toner and/or topical cream.

Put on a cotton ball or qtip and apply to the ear. The topical cream might dry the skin more than the toner (depending on his skin type - I can handle it, but some people can't), but the topical cream will probably last longer thoughout the day. Or he could start with once every other day and then gradually move to once every day.

Believe it or not if you use a bobby pin and run the rounded edge over the skin, they usually come out very easily.

You can get a Blackhead removal tool that you can get at Meijer or Walmart. It's a silver instrument that's in with the cosmetics by the nail care things like files and clippers.

What I would recommend is dilute some hydrogen proxide with water and use a qutip to spread the mixture around where the blackheads are ... it should clean out the dirt enough so that they'll clear up and go away; and if that doesn't work, get a really mild face soap and have him rub it with a qutip just inside. Then, make sure he cleans off the i-buds or buy him a regular set of headphones. Good luck!