In chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis, there is a small, scaly raised area, which is usually very painful. Typical to chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis, there is a very tender, small nodule at the rim of the ear. This image displays small elevations of the skin at rim of the ear. This image displays a scaly elevation of the skin typical of chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis. This image displays a lesion of chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis. Chondrodermatitis nodularis can involve the cartilage and skin of the ear, as displayed in this image. Chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis affects the ear. Sometimes there is a small skin ulcer in the center of the papule, as seen here.
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Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis  Information for adults

Picture of Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis: In chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis, there is a small, scaly raised area, which is usually very painful. Divider line
In chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis, there is a small, scaly raised area, which is usually very painful.
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Treatments Your Provider May Prescribe
Your physician may recommend self-care measures, such as protecting the ear from trauma by taping a cotton ball just below the lump or surrounding the ear in a foam protector. Your physician may also suggest sleeping with the other ear to the pillow, or avoiding other means of pressure to the affected ear.

Other therapies may include:
  • Injections of 5 mg/cc triamcinolone into the lump (to decrease inflammation)
  • Clobetasol propionate cream
  • Surgical excision (if the lesion is small)
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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