What is the fleshy lump on the ear?

In fact, many friends do not pay attention to the appearance of pimples on the ears, and think that these pimples will disappear on their own. There are many reasons for the pimples on the ears, and some of them need to be treated, such as keloid. If the lump in the ear causes pain or discomfort, the cause should be found out in time.

What is a keloid?

Keloid is called keloid or giant scar in traditional Chinese medicine and is a type of fibroma. This disease is related to physical constitution and is the product of excessive proliferation of fibrous connective tissue. If the epidermis of people with scar-prone constitution is damaged, such as by trauma, mosquito bites, etc., there is a high possibility of forming keloids.

Keloids are tumor-like proliferations that protrude from the surface of the skin. They are smooth, shiny red, and often have dilated capillaries extending outward. The skin is damaged to the point where the edges protrude outward, the crab claws become deformed, and there is an itchy or tingling or burning sensation.

Since the pain is acute, it may be due to the sensitivity of nerve endings or the formation of microneuromas, and even the slightest touch of clothing may cause pain. Keloids often occur on the chest, shoulders, neck, back and auricles. It can occur in both men and women.

What are the symptoms of scars?

Once a wound appears on the skin, the human body will begin to heal automatically. There are two mechanisms for wound healing. If the wound is in the epidermis, the human body will produce the same cell tissue to fill it without leaving any scars. However, if the wound penetrates deep into the dermis, in order to prevent the wound from cracking, the skin will produce strong scar tissue to effectively connect the wound.

Within three to six months after an injury, scar tissue will continue to proliferate, which is called the proliferative phase. During this period, the human body will proliferate tiny blood vessels near the wound to supply nutrition to the scar tissue. Therefore, early scars look red and raised, and feel hard like a rope. If the healing process goes smoothly, the proliferative phase will be followed by the mature phase. Scars in the mature phase will become lighter, flatter and softer, and the average time is also three to six months. However, whether in the proliferative stage or the mature stage, scar tissue will continue to renew itself due to the environment. It is not just a piece of flesh on the wound, but a living, changing tissue.

How to Prevent Keloid Scars

Keloid is an important complication of trauma and injury. Burns, scalds, trauma, wounds, acne, ear piercing, vaccinations, etc. can all cause keloids and scar hyperplasia to varying degrees.

The prevention measures for keloids mainly focus on the immature stages before and during scar formation. The main purpose is to avoid factors that may cause scar hyperplasia, reduce scar growth, and prevent various deformities and functional disorders caused by scars to the body.

Therefore, to effectively prevent keloids, you need to pay attention to preventing trauma, burns, ear piercing, eyebrow tattooing, etc., especially in areas with poor immune function, such as the chest, shoulders and back, so as to avoid loss of dermis. If the scar is severe, be careful to reduce mechanical, chemical, and thermal stimulation to the affected area, and avoid repeated traction, friction, ulceration, and infection. In addition, you should pay attention to your diet, because some foods can stimulate keloids to grow faster, while some foods (such as kelp) can stabilize keloids.