...march 18 2022 along with other ear issues got a hot sore outer ear, took a photo but not bright red, overly pink, then the other started i thought from covid mask as i have to twist the elastic so snug fit... month before hot dark pink each site of neck, humn? but then with a vengeance during may and ever since it is one cheek, both cheecks, goes up to eye one side and down neck and under chin! its BURNING now for up to five hours...but heres the catch it isnt always red or dark pink, the days it is i take a selfie...even my nose gets flushed...i am up against a wall as nurse practitioner not a clue and now waiting 4 months so see dermatologist but it is so painful; i am hoping yours does not progress like mine so yes keep tabs on it, the day, how long, what you were doing, photos etc. just in case! there are severl illnesses it could be and also inside nerves but drs and nurses so busy these days looking after as they tell me more seriously ill patients! the past 4 months horrible and i have no idea what brings it on. many years ago i had what original poster here has and ear so painful after lying on it but it went away, but now have this in its place - they never did find out what caused the ear pain and i am wondering why not!! ..as they say , can put a man on the moon but not find out what's causing these types of issues while not life threatening are life affecting.. good luck everyone.