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'''Ear cheese''' is a term used often for the accumulation of dead skin cells around a [[Stretched Earlobe Piercing|stretched earlobe piercing]]. Switching to [[Organic|organic]] jewelry, as well as regular cleaning can help solve or greatly reduce this problem.  
When piercings passing through [[Cartilage|cartilage]] become infected, it is possible for an [[Infection|infection]] to become trapped between layers of cartilage. When this happens, infection can spread very rapidly and literally destroy an ear within a period of a day or two creating '''ear collapse.''' Since the cartilage is the structural element of the ear, even after you've cleared the infection, permanent damage can easily be done.


No one wants to give someone a hug and then hear "Do you smell something dead?"
A serious infection of this type should be immediately treated by a doctor. Again, this type of infection can spread and grow very quickly, so if this happens to you do not hesitate to visit an emergency room! See [[Cartilage Swelling]] for more information.


On that note, if you '''really''' want to play a nasty trick on a friend, remove your ear jewelry, wipe the inside edges of the piercing with a finger, and then wipe said finger under your friend's nose. Be warned that they may not be your friend for very long!
[[File:Ear_Collapse-1.jpg|thumb|center|350px]]


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Wooden Jewelry]]
 
* [[Cartilage Swelling]]
 
== Entries related to this risk ==
 
* [[Cartilage Piercing]]
* [[Ear Shaping]]
* [[Ear Pointing]]
* [[::Helix Shaping|Helix Shaping]]
* [[Ear Cropping]]
* [[Industrial Piercing]]

Latest revision as of 02:57, 17 September 2023

When piercings passing through cartilage become infected, it is possible for an infection to become trapped between layers of cartilage. When this happens, infection can spread very rapidly and literally destroy an ear within a period of a day or two creating ear collapse. Since the cartilage is the structural element of the ear, even after you've cleared the infection, permanent damage can easily be done.

A serious infection of this type should be immediately treated by a doctor. Again, this type of infection can spread and grow very quickly, so if this happens to you do not hesitate to visit an emergency room! See Cartilage Swelling for more information.

Ear Collapse-1.jpg

See Also

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