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Do I have Stahl's ear? My ears don't fold at the top/sides (Photos)

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ebeddy333Jun 3, 2022

I was googling ear deformities because I’ve always been insecure of my ears since they don’t fold at the top/side like normal ears do and I stumbled upon Stahls ears. Just wondering if I have it.

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On side view, you appear to have normal and pleasing architecture of your ear cartilage. On oblique view, it appears as though your antihelical fold protrudes further from your head than your helix. This is due to a deep conscious bowl, depending on your examination, conscious setback sutures...

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