A swollen earlobe is typically caused by damage or a reaction of the earlobe. Bacteria and other germs may get into the earlobe through a cut or piercing and result in an infection, or it may also be ...

If the part of your earlobe where earrings usually go has a distinctive crease, it might be an indication that you have coronary artery disease (CAD). The crease is usually at a 45° angle and extends ...

A bump on your earlobe may be a cyst. It can go away on its own, but if you experience other symptoms, you may need medical attention. It’s common to develop bumps on and around your earlobe called ...

Move over Botox. Take a hike face lifts. There’s another beauty fad to make you look younger – and it involves your ears. Earlobe reduction surgery is here for people who want “younger” looking ears.

Pimples can form on any area of skin that has oil-secreting pores, including the earlobes. Beneath the skin’s surface are glands that produce an oily substance that keeps the skin moist. This ...

Several things can cause swollen earlobes, including infections and injuries. While some cases my resolve with home treatments, others may require medical attention. A swollen earlobe can be red, ...

There are two things known to be true about body modifications: pain and permanence. They're part of what makes piercings and tattoos so exciting — and yet, the more you look into it, the less painful ...

Frank's Sign, a diagonal earlobe crease, has sparked debate regarding its link to cardiovascular issues. Studies suggest a modest association with coronary artery disease and stroke, but aging and ...

I’d never thought much about plastic surgery until last year, when my left ear piercing enlarged just enough for a stud to fall through. The trouble all started with the small gauge I wore when I was ...

We’ve all heard of cheek and lip fillers before. But earlobes? That’s new and that’s the trend. The idea behind fillers in general is that thanks to hyaluronic acid or collagen, whatever part of our ...