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Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis

What is it?

A hot, red and swelling of the:

  • Ear cartilage (on the upper concave surfaces of the ear)
  • Top rim or helix of the ear or the curved piece of cartilage just inside, known as the antihelix and overlying skin.
  • This condition also referred as as Winkler disease.

Cause

  • History of sleeping on the side of affected ear
  • Sun exposure
  • Frostbite
  • Repeated injury to ear cartilage
  • Continued use of headphones or telephones

Symptoms

  • Very tender, small bumps (papules) or rounded lumps (nodules) on of the ear cartilage (on the upper concave surfaces of the ear?
  • Nodule will typically grow bigger over time until it is between 5mm and 10 millimeters (mm) in diameter?
  • Slightly scaly skin?
  • Crusty at the center of the lesion?
  • Tiny core in the bump that emits a scaly liquid. This liquid may cause a scab to form over the nodule when it dries?
  • Sensitive to touch?
  • Intensely sharp or stabbing sensation when irritated or exposed to cold?
  • Lump may persist for several months or years?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

This condition can appear similar to:

Please see your medical doctor for confirmation.

Treatments

One can find relief using home remedies to improve sleep and reduce the symptoms of pain and pressure in the ear.

To relieve discomfort or pain, a person can:

  • Sleep on the other side to avoid putting pressure on the nodule.
  • Use a soft pillow to prevent CNH developing on the other ear.
  • Make a hole in the pillow around the ear area to reduce pressure or buy a special cushion for CNH.
  • Use foam rubber, held in place with a headband, to make an ear protector to wear at night. Or, wear a moleskin bandage or get a made-to-measure silicone splint.
  • Avoid prolonged exposure to sun or freezing temperatures.
  • Wear a warm hat, pulled over the ears, during cold and windy weather.
  • Avoid pressing a phone against the ear and consider putting calls on loudspeaker when possible.
  • Apply petroleum jelly to an irritated nodule.

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