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What are Split, Torn, or Stretched Earlobes?
It is when the ear lobes are damaged or stretched over time, causing the piercing hole to stretch, the whole lobe to enlarge or tear. It can strike one or both ears, and although it isn’t harmful, it can shake your confidence especially if you’re one of those people who can’t leave the house without earrings.
What Causes Earlobe Damage or Ear Stretching?
There are a number of universal causes for earlobe stretching, or tearing:
What Does a Stretched or Torn Earlobe Feel and Look Like?
Heavy earrings worn too frequently or too long will eventually cause your earlobe to pull down, putting your hole in the most susceptible position, stretched and saggy.
A sudden pull like your earring getting caught or tugged can rip the lobe, either partially or all the way through.
Ears that are guaged need only with time and/or aging start to lose their size, shape and volume after either the over stretching of skin or through repeated trauma. They may be floppy or feel less firm than they once did.
When the hole expands and the lobe becomes “unskinnier,” earrings can lean and droop — or even slip out altogether.
Although this isn’t an emergency, it can make you feel self-conscious. If you’re just skipping earrings and finding it frustrating, a consultation could be time well spent.
Seeking Professional Help for Damaged Earlobes
We provide custom treatments for earlobe repair at Harley Street Skin Clinic. Whether you’re looking to recover from a full tear, to gain a more lifted appearance, we’ve got your back.
Earlobe splits/tears are often the result of a combination of long term habits, aging and accidents. Heavy earrings used for a long time are one of the most frequent etiologies. These can stretch the piercing down over time, especially if worn every day or while you sleep.
There are a number of factors that can increase the likelihood of getting split or stretched earlobes. People who often wear heavy, large or long earrings are at greater risk because their earrings can pull down on the lobes for long periods. Age also matters — as we age, our skin loses collagen and elasticity, which causes the earlobes to thin and become more susceptible to stretching and tearing.
There are some who won’t pull their hair back, or not wear their earrings at all, due to self-consciousness.
Your go-to earrings may not continue to sit just right or in at all.
Mostly on formal occasions, photo session or while dressing up.
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Choosing smaller, lightweight studs or hoops decreases the prolonged downward tug on your earlobe, which can help keep your lobes perky and resilient over time.
Do not sleep with your earrings on
Taking your earrings out when you sleep reduces the risk of them getting caught on pillows or hair, which could lead to sudden rips or irritation.
Use silicone earring support patches
Silicone patches spread weight across the ear for maximum comfort, which aids in taking the pressure off the piercing and is ideal for long wear and use of heavy earrings for stretched lobes.
Rotate your earring choices
Letting some of your heavier jewellery rest after heavy periods of wear allows the tissue to recuperate and lessens the wear and tear on your piercing hole.
Get ear piercing only by a professional
A piercing placed too low or too snuggled to the edge of the lobe crease is more likely to stretch or tear with time and wear. And in the hands of a professional they can be placed just right and even.
Keep lobes hydrated
Moisturizers or oils such as Vitamin E can help keep your skin elastic, allowing your earlobes to be more resistant to stretching out or being damaged by age.
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