Cauliflower Ear Treatment

Treating cauliflower ear as soon as possible after the injury (fluid collection in the external ear) occurs is the best recommendation, this can save a persons ears from developing the typical cauliflower appearance. Until you can get to a physician, you should apply direct pressure on the injured ear with an icebag. The ideal situation is to seek a physician as soon as swelling and red irritated skin are noticed on the ear. A good physician can extract the fluid from the ear and re-connect the cartilage and perichondrium by applying a compress that is usually worn up to ten days to prevent the fluid build-up from occurring again. The compress is a key factor in reversing the cauliflower ear injury. The doctor may also prescribe some antibiotics to prevent any chance of infection to the treated cauliflower ear. If not taken care of properly and quickly, the injury will lead to permanent damage and deformity of the ear. Once the fluid has hardened and the cartilage tissue in the ear has been destroyed, only surgery can possibly correct the problem.

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