EraScope on Instagram: "Cauliflower ear is a permanent ear deformity caused by repeated blunt trauma, most commonly seen in wrestlers, boxers, MMA fighters, and rugby players. It happens when the ear gets hit or crushed, causing blood to collect between the skin and the cartilage. When this blood (called a hematoma) builds up, it cuts off oxygen to the cartilage. Without oxygen, the cartilage begins to die and harden in a twisted shape. If the swelling isn’t drained quickly, the ear heals in a t