Another cauliflower question

akdms · 10-25-2009, 12:16 PM

I just noticed a small pea sized are of cauliflower ear the other day. It's under a fold, so it's not really noticeable. I'm not sure if it's worth getting drained, or if it's even possible at this point.

How do I know when it's hardened? The last day I trained was Monday. I'm guessing I got it then, but I don't recall ever having a sore ear or getting hit. I'm assuming that, even if I got it Monday, at this point it's too late to drain, but how do I know for sure?

Also, once you start getting cauliflower are you at higher risk of it spreading? Do I need to wear headgear from now on?

YeahBee · 10-25-2009, 12:22 PM

headgear is for nancy boys

fiftysvn · 10-25-2009, 01:17 PM

If you don't care if your ears get like that, don't wear headgear.

If you want to be safe, wear it.

KentPeters · 10-25-2009, 02:12 PM

I wear headgear in Judo and BJJ drilling and rolling ... I may be a nancy boy but I'll be a nancy boy with normal ears haha

**SuperSuperRambo** · 10-25-2009, 02:31 PM

If you tough it and it's hardened, then it's hardened.

akdms · 10-25-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSuperRambo

If you tough it and it's hardened, then it's hardened.

Feels about the same as regular cartilage. Definitely not soft like a blood blister or anything. Probably too late to drain.

Is that area going to be more susceptible to getting cauli in the future?

**SuperSuperRambo** · 10-25-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by akdms

Feels about the same as regular cartilage. Definitely not soft like a blood blister or anything. Probably too late to drain.

Is that area going to be more susceptible to getting cauli in the future?

I've heard that it is more susceptible, but I've also heard that if you let it heal fully then it's not.

If it feels like regular cartilage then it's too late to drain.

revad3 · 10-25-2009, 11:03 PM

wear the ear guard .

go see a doctor to drain it the first time