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20-Year Ear Discoloration Solved by Dentist's X-ray
12 Sep
Summary
- A director's green earlobe was caused by a lodged earring back for 20 years.
- Doctors initially believed it was scar tissue from a childhood infection.
- Plastic surgery was required to remove the earring back after an X-ray revealed it.
A Toronto-based director and cinematographer recently uncovered the two-decade-old mystery behind his green earlobe. The unusual discolouration, which had long puzzled him and prompted questions from others, was revealed to be a lodged earring back. This discovery occurred unexpectedly during a routine dental check-up.
The creator recalled getting his ears pierced at age 10. Shortly after, one ear became infected, and he removed the earring. For 20 years, medical professionals diagnosed the resulting bump and discolouration as scar tissue. However, a dental X-ray showed the earring's backing remaining inside his earlobe.
He has since undergone plastic surgery to remove the foreign object. The experience has resonated with others online, with many sharing similar incidents where earring backs became embedded, though often detected sooner. Some users speculated that the metal composition of the earring might have contributed to the skin discolouration.
