There is nothing superfluous in nature. This is confirmed by the human body: how wisely and perfectly it is arranged! If you think about it well, then there will be no limit to surprise.
But a cursory glance at the body may seem that not all parts of the human body make sense. Here, for example, is the appendix: for some time it was considered a useless organ. Now, scientists have proven that it is an "intestinal tonsil" containing a large amount of lymphatic tissue, which serves to prevent cancer and infectious diseases. And let's look at the earlobe: why was it invented by nature, what kind of "thing" is this, what is its meaning?
What is the structure of the lobe
Our ears are pretty interesting organs. Everyone knows that this is the organ of hearing. Each includes the outer, middle, and inner ear. Directly what we see - the auricle - we call the ear. The auricle is slightly more than two-thirds formed by cartilage covered with skin; and a little less than one-third is occupied by education, notcontaining cartilage, called the lobe. The earlobe is a kind of skin fold, a sac filled with adipose tissue, which is penetrated by a rich capillary network. It is approximately 2 cm long and lengthens slightly with age.
The right earlobe usually does not differ from the left earlobe. Only if we are not talking about congenital asymmetry, the result of an injury or some kind of pathology.
Grown or not
Lobes look different for everyone: they come in large and small sizes, varying shapes, “attach” to the head in different ways. According to their shape, you can divide them like this:
Free hanging - when they are smoothly rounded at the point of attachment to the scalp and seem to hang, having a semicircular, oblong, square or pointed shape
Grown. So they are called if they do not hang down, but seem to be fixed to the scalp, having no "space for self-expression". They are small in size
Types of lobes are genetically determined. What they will be in a child depends on the relationship between the dominant and recessive genes of the parents.
A lobe cannot be superfluous
It is noteworthy that only humans have lobes. In animals, such an "outgrowth" does not occur. But it cannot be that the lobe is something superfluous, since it was presented to people by nature.
Not such a simple part of the body
Already in antiquity, since the time of Avicenna and Hippocrates, the little earlobe was not deprived of the attention of the Aesculapius. looking at iteducation, the sages drew conclusions about the state of the patient's he alth and even made attempts to predict his future diagnoses.
Some doctors of oriental medicine are still very closely watching the appearance of the auricles of patients. Healers consider them an important organ, by influencing which one can determine the disease and heal a person. Directions do this:
- auriculodiagnostics, which allows diagnosing a person by examining the auricle and influencing its reflexogenic points;
- auriculotherapy - acupuncture, acupuncture, through which the cure occurs.
Why is the lobe in the answer
It has long been observed that the outer ear resembles a human embryo, head down, curled up as in the womb.
In accordance with the implied organs and parts of the body of the embryo on the ear, the projections of the organs of the human body are determined. By manipulating with the points corresponding to them, the acupuncturist influences the state of the person. Points can be massaged, cauterized and pricked.
Projections of the head and neck of a person contains an earlobe (photo below). It contains 9 reflexogenic zones responsible for the palatine tonsils, eyes, teeth, tongue, upper and lower jaws, inner ear.
Three signs of immunity
In Oriental medicine, there are doctors who distinguish a triad of signs by which one can determine the state of the body's defenses, the ability toresist disease. They pay attention:
- on the earlobe: it should be pink, of normal size, without various formations;
- pupil border: good sign - clear, even, brownish;
- meat in the inner corner of the eye: should be pink, bulging.
What the lobe tells about the he alth of the owner
Is it really possible to somehow determine a person's disease or predisposition to them by the appearance of the left earlobe (or right)?
In any case, such attempts are being made. It is believed that the normal color of the earlobe is pink, it is even to the touch, it should not have tubercles, pimples and folds. Normal, it is not thin, soft.
If it is observed that the earlobe:
- pale, thinned, hardened - this indicates a decrease in human immunity, exhaustion;
- too fat - may indicate obesity, mental lethargy;
- has a diagonal fold - a likely sign of a stroke, heart attack, cardiovascular disease;
- includes multiple folds - possible presence of diabetes, atherosclerosis;
- unevenly "filled", as if bumpy - a person may have cancer;
- has pimples - you need to pay attention to which organ these pimples are "projected", there may be problems.
According to observations, if a person has a square and elongated shape of the lobe, he has a large supply of energy, vitality, but he may have a tendency to aggression.
The one with the long, pointedlobe, has a lot of energy, is very able-bodied, smart.
The most fortunate are those who have large ears with large, thickened earlobes. It is believed that centenarians have just such auricles.
Ural functions
So what are these small, but obviously not superfluous formations for?
- As we indicated above, there are important reflexogenic zones on the lobes that can be used to influence our he alth, in particular, the organs located on the head.
- There is a possibility of diagnosing some diseases by observing the appearance of the lobes.
- Due to their abundant blood supply, massaging the lobes can warm the ears, and through the ears - the whole body.
- Massaging the earlobe at its base (where the cartilage begins) helps to calm down and fall asleep.
Not very serious, but one cannot but write about the “decorating” function - making oneself attractive and expressing oneself with the help of piercing (piercing) and clips.
This art was used by people of antiquity, several thousand years ago. Piercing is still thriving today. And the most favorite, so to speak, "classic" place for a puncture is the earlobe. Fashionistas pierce their ears from a very early age, and what kind of earrings are not invented for decoration! For every taste and character.
Also not serious, but still: the lobe is also credited with the function of the erogenous zone. For some, it is important in this regard.
Diseases
If the earlobe hurts, what reasons could it becaused?
- Inflammation. It can develop after ear piercing if an infection has got into the wound or the earrings have not been disinfected well enough. There will be hyperemia, pain, swelling. We must try to prevent this by contacting good beauty salons and clinics for a puncture. If the inflammation of the earlobe nevertheless began, then it is necessary to lubricate the wound with antiseptic solutions - hydrogen peroxide 3%, boric alcohol, levomycetin alcohol, while turning the earring. And when pus appears, it is necessary to use antibacterial ointments, such as levosin, levomekol, tetracycline. Twice a day it is necessary to lubricate the wound with ointment after preliminary treatment with hydrogen peroxide. And it would be better to see a doctor.
- Allergy. An allergic reaction may occur on the skin of the earlobe. Most often this occurs as a result of intolerance to any substance in piercing products. In particular, there is an allergy to earrings containing nickel in their composition. Moreover, the reaction, especially in children, does not go away quickly after the removal of the earrings, and the body begins to react to other substances and objects, which also contain nickel, which did not cause allergies before. For example, on the metal parts of the cabinet, braces, dishes that were cooked in dishes with the addition of nickel, coins, nuts, chocolate. Allergy is manifested by eczema, which is accompanied by itching, inflammation, peeling. Need to see a doctor.
- Atheroma. Sometimes you can feel like a ball in the earlobe. This is atheroma - a benign formation, which is a capsule with cheesycontent. It is formed when the sebaceous gland is blocked and, as a result, the outflow of fat is disturbed. By itself, atheroma does not cause inconvenience, only if it is large in size or if it becomes inflamed. Pain, hyperemia, local temperature rise appear, the formation increases in size. Atheroma has to be treated promptly.
- The earlobe will become inflamed when a boil appears on it. This is an inflammation of the hair follicle and its surrounding tissue. Ripening is accompanied by severe pain, hyperemia, swelling, fever. A white dot is noticeable in the center of the boil - this is the top of the purulent rod. In no case should it be squeezed out in order to avoid the spread of the purulent process to the surrounding tissues and the development of an abscess, phlegmon, sepsis. The furuncle can open itself, its purulent contents will come out, and the patient will feel relief; in another case, you will have to contact a surgeon who will help promptly.
- Tears in the earlobe as a result of wearing heavy earrings or accidentally tugging on jewelry in the ears. You need to contact the surgeon to suture the wound, otherwise its edges may not grow together.
- Stretching of the lobe and the appearance of a large ugly hole due to making so-called "tunnels" in the ears. The desire to have "tunnels" passes, but the deformed and ugly lobe remains. And you have to be ready to solve this problem on the operating table.
- Injury to the earlobe. Often found in athletes - boxers - and those involved in martial arts, as well as in children when playing balletc. Injury can be manifested by a hematoma, abrasion, wound. The wound must be treated with an antiseptic (brilliant green, iodine, betadine, hydrogen peroxide 3%), and if the damage is serious, then you need to see a doctor.
- Keloid scar. May form at the site of a piercing wound. The reason for its formation is not clear. A rough deforming scar appears at the site of the healing wound, causing pain, itching, and skin tightening. To eliminate this problem, you need to consult a dermatocosmetologist.
Like any part of the body, the earlobe is prone to disease.
Let's appreciate the gift of nature
Now you better understand what this interesting part of the auricle is - a lobe. I would like to appreciate my lobes more and take care, because beauty is so easy to spoil in the pursuit of fashion.
And beauty in this case is smooth, pink, not stretched and not disfigured by huge holes and scars of the lobes. Let's hope that they remain beautiful with us, and therefore, they will remind us that we are also well preserved inside.
