What is chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis?

Chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis is a benign, painful condition of the outer ear. It is thought to be caused by prolonged pressure on the outer ear. Initial treatment is usually through a foam cushion to relieve pressure on the ear. Occasionally, cryotherapy or surgery is necessary.

How do members experience chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis*

Who has chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 0
50s 2
60s 2
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 0
Female 4