What is Surfer’s Ear?
Almost all lifelong surfers get some degree of exostosis, but the condition commonly known as “surfer’s ear” will likely require surgical intervention in those who don’t wear earplugs. Surfer’s ear is the result of benign bone growth under the skin of outer ear canal. It usually affects water sports enthusiasts – surfers, windsurfers and kiteboarders, […]
Almost all lifelong surfers get some degree of exostosis, but the condition commonly known as “surfer’s ear” will likely require surgical intervention in those who don’t wear earplugs. Surfer’s ear is the result of benign bone growth under the skin of outer ear canal. It usually affects water sports enthusiasts – surfers, windsurfers and kiteboarders, swimmers, divers, kayakers, sailors, etc. – living and practicing their outdoor activity in cold environments. The surfer’s ear becomes more acute and severe over time, especially when sportsmen and sportswomen reach their 30s and 40s, having surfed a decade, or more, without ear protection. Surfer’s ear is irreversible, and can only be treated with proper surgery.
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What is Surfer’s Ear?
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