How do you treat Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis at home?

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.

Does Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis go away?

The prognosis for patients with chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis (CNH) is excellent, although long-term morbidity is common. Spontaneous resolution is the exception; remissions may occur, but chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis usually continues unless adequately treated.

Will Chondrodermatitis go away on its own?

The nodule often appears spontaneously. However, some patients may have preceding trauma, frostbite, or chronic sun damage prior to the appearance of this lesion. No poking or squeezing of the nodule will shrink or get rid of it, though it may bleed if you try to remove it.

How do you treat Winkler’s disease?

Dermatologist may initially try topical or injection therapy, but surgical therapy usually is required. Several fairly simple excisional procedures can be performed to remove the painful nodule, but additional treatment of the underlying diseased cartilage will provide the highest cure rates.

How long does chondrodermatitis nodularis Helicis last?

The mean duration of the CDNH was 11.6 months (range, 6-24 months).

Is Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis cancerous?

The condition is benign (non-cancerous). However, it can look similar to squamous cell carcinoma (skin cancer). Care should be taken to avoid incorrectly assuming that a skin cancer is chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis.