Just like many ‘therapies’ out there, some are better than others. Few even can worsen the healing, like toothpaste on burns (Nope, don’t do that) or pee on jellyfish stings (Nope, don’t do that either). Also for Surfer’s Ear there as...
First of all: Relax! Surfer’s Ear is not dangerous. It is not a disease, it is a condition. In other words: an anatomical special feature. But it might cost you a few surf sessions in the future. And this is what we are concerned about as your ‘Surf Docs’...
Water in your earsWhen your ear canal gets narrower due to the bone growth (exostosis), it is harder to get the water out that has gotten in your ears during surfing. Hence, experiencing water stuck in your ears after surfing can be a first sign of developing Surfer’s...
Not quite. How bad it gets varies from person to person as your genes also have a role in this. Some people seem to be more prone to develop Surfer’s Ear than others, even if the had the same amount of time off “water + wind + cold” exposure. Thank...
You can’t.(Without Surgery) We get your thought: if cold causes it, then warmth will make it go away. Sadly that is not the case. Once your bone has grown, it doesn’t shrink anymore when your ears get warm again. Think of it how your other bones grow...
It is called Surfer’s Ear, because it is common among surfers. As surfers we are frequently exposed to water, wind and (depending on where and when you surf) cold conditions. Yes, also swimmers, triathletes, windsurfers or kiters can get it. Not to be confused...
Surfer’s Ear is a condition that develops slowly, usually over decades. If not stoped or slowed down can lead to severe problems like hearing loss or reoccurring ear infections. Or it can be just annoying by trapping more water in your ear canals more often....
