General information The earlobe, Latin Lobulus auriculae, has no function in the true sense of the word, just as the auricles and the Darwin hump have become functionless for modern man. The earlobe is located at the lower part of the auricle. It could be described as a fleshy skin lobe, which can either be … Earlobe Inflammation
Perichondritis A completely different cause of inflammation of the ear and earlobe is perichondritis. This is an inflammation of the cartilage skin in the ear, which can spread to the surrounding skin. It is caused by germs and pathogens that have penetrated the skin, usually through very small, unnoticed injuries. The most common pathogens are … Perichondritis | Earlobe Inflammation
