Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis- Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Home Remedies

What is Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis?

Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis (in Latin chondro-cartilage, dermatitis-skin, nodule-bump) is a common painful inflammatory small scaly nodule or a spot on an area of the ear. It occurs on the helix of the ear. Repeated serious injuries and sun exposures are the areas that are most affecting from this disease. It mainly occurs in the people who sleep on only one side. Some other causes include cold, pressure due to tight headgear or a telephone headset and it can result into small skin colored or slightly reddish bumps on the upper layer of the ear, bringing necrobiotic changes within the collagen and eosinophilic degenerative changes within the underlying cartilage. It can also lead to the diseases such as diabetes mellitus and connective tissue disorders, and also a certain type of skin cancer (squamous cell carcinoma). It is most commonly seen in the middle-aged or older males. It was discovered by Winkler in 1915.

Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis is also known as CNH, Winkler disease, painful ear nodule, painful auricular nodule.

Causes of Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis

What are the symptoms of Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis?

Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis Treatment

A headset with a bath sponge having a central hole is commonly recommended to relief the pain and to prevent pressure on affected area.
Sleeping on both sides is considered as the best treatment.
Collagen injections such as triamcinolone or corticosteroids as creams pr injections may be preferred to reduce inflammation.
Antibiotic ointment if it is resulting into an ulcer may be prescribed to prevent the infection.
A Cryotherapy, in which liquid nitrogen is used to freeze the affected area, is another best method to cure the disease.
Surgical excision, if other treatments fail, may be prescribed in some cases to remove the affected skin.

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