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 ...

Her examination shows only swelling and diffuse erythema confined to her right auricle (Figure 1), including the ear lobe, with forward displacement. Figure 1.

Question: I am 56 years old and notice that my ear lobes have gotten longer. They are also asymmetric. Can surgery improve the shape and size of my lobes? Answer: Elongated ear lobes often occur w… ...

He believes the swelling and tissue damage is the result of a failed attempt at piercing the ear - either by Rembrandt himself or an aide. Tell-tale signs Writing in the Journal of the Royal Society ...