In most people, protruding or prominent ears are caused by an underdeveloped antihelical fold. When the antihelical fold does not form correctly, it causes the ...

23 авг. 2018 г. · Why do ears stick out? · An underdeveloped antihelical fold. The outside of your ear is shaped like the letter C. · Too much cartilage in the ...

Babies' ears may stick out due to genetic factors, an underdeveloped antihelical fold, or excessive cartilage in the concha. These conditions can lead to ear ...

11 апр. 2023 г. · Also known as lop ear or cup ear, this type of ear deformity happens when the upper rim of your baby's ear is tight, wrinkled or folded over.

2 дек. 2022 г. · When a child has ears that stick out, they're called bat ears or protruding ears. Bat ears don't usually affect your child's hearing.

Overdevelopment of cartilage: The pinna will be more prominent if there is too much cartilage on the ear. · Underdevelopment of cartilage: · Injury: ...

The most commonly reported problem of having large or protruding ears is psychological distress.

The most common cause is a congenital deformity where excess cartilage, often caused by maternal estrogens, prevents the ear from developing its natural shape.

The primary cause of protruding ears is genetics, meaning the trait can be passed down through families. The structure and shape of the ear cartilage play a ...