The Science...

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A general overview of Cauliflower Ear (Auricular or subperichondrial haematoma):

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23146-cauliflower-earhttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23146-cauliflower-ear

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470424

Dangers of cauliflower ear:

Hearing loss

Noormohammadpour, P., Rostami, M., Nourian, R., Mansournia, M. A., Farahani, S. S., Farahbakhsh, F., & Kordi, R. (2015). Association between hearing loss and cauliflower ear in wrestlers, a case control study employing hearing tests. Asian journal of sports medicine6(2).

Effect of cauliflower ear on hearing loss and balance

Sharifatpour, R., Rahnama, N., Asl, H. E., & Abbasi, H. The Effect of Cauliflower Ears on Hearing Levels and Balance of the Wrestlers.

Dangers of infection when draining cauliflower ear:

Article on complications associated with DIY draining

Article on the incorrect use of magnets 

Cauliflower ear treatment with RICEprotocol:

https://myacare.com/blog/when-does-a-hematoma-need-to-be-drained

 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/233962652_Managing_auricular_haematoma_to_prevent_'cauliflower_ear'

Do Ear Guards Stop Cauliflower Ear

https://www.zenjo.co.nz/blog/do-ear-guards-help-with-cauliflower-ear/

Magnets to treat Cauliflower Ear

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5779282/

Soap to prevent Ringworm

Tea tree benefits (anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-septic):
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/tea-tree-oil
Oregano oil (anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antioxidant) :
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/9-oregano-oil-benefits-and-uses
Peppermint oil (anti-microbial, anti-fungal):
https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-peppermint-oil#benefits
Thyme oil (anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory):
https://www.healthline.com/health/thyme-oil