What Does a Tiny Hole or Mark Near the Ear Mean? Here’s What Experts Say

A tiny opening near the ear is often harmless—but it has an interesting origin.

Have you ever noticed a tiny hole or small dimple just in front of someone’s ear? Many people assume it’s the result of an old injury or ear piercing, but in most cases, it’s actually a preauricular pit, a congenital feature that some people are born with.