Cauliflower ear

Perhaps the biggest fear of people when they get an ear piercing. A fluid lump at the piercing is far from a cauliflower ear. Also, the chance of a cauliflower ear is zero concerning piercings, but what is it and how does it occur?

Cauliflower ear, also known as boxer's ear, is a deformity of the ear that occurs as a result of repetitive trauma or injury to the ear, usually caused by martial arts, wrestling, or other activities in which the ear is frequently hit or pinched.

Cauliflower ear is a buildup of blood or other fluid between the cartilage and skin of the ear. This causes swelling and the formation of a bump or lump. Over time, the untreated blood or fluid can clot and form scar tissue, giving the ear a bumpy, misshapen appearance, similar to the texture of a cauliflower, hence the name.

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