<unk>  is the common name for exostosis, abnormal bone growth, within the<unk>  canal.<unk>  is not the same as swimmer's<unk> .
Irritation from cold wind and water exposure causes the bone surrounding the<unk>  canal to develop lumps of new bony growth which constrict the<unk>  canal. The condition is so named due to its prevalence among cold water<unk> s. Cold water<unk> s experience<unk>  at about six times the rate of warm water<unk> s.
The condition is not limited to surfing and can occur in any activity with cold, wet, windy conditions such as kayaking, sailing,diving. Most avid<unk> s have at least some mild bone growths (exostoses), causing little to no problems. The condition is progressive, making it important to take preventative measures<unk> ly, preferably whenever surfing.
Surfer's Ear
Swimmer's ear
Arc eye
Albrecht Kossel
Epicanthal fold
Bunsen burner
Rossmann fold
Cutaneos Horn