see also:

• cellulitis
• antibiotics

• perichondritis is an infection of the tissue covering the cartilage of the outer ear, also known as the auricle or pinna.
• commonly caused by trauma, such as high ear cartilage piercing, burns, cuts, or insect bites.
• usually bacterial, with Pseudomonas aeruginosa being the most common causative organism
• treatment typically involves antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin, and in some cases, surgical drainage of abscesses.
• prompt diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent complications and potential deformity of the ear.
• avoiding piercing the ear through the cartilage is a key preventive measure