Chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis in a teenager caused by frequent headphone use

Dermatol Online J. 2021 Jan 15;27(1):13030/qt64d0n554.

Abstract

Chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis is a benign condition that presents as a painful ear nodule and is commonly seen in older adults. Herein, we highlight a pediatric case of chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis caused by an increasingly common age-related behavior of frequent headphone use.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent Behavior*
  • Cartilage Diseases / etiology*
  • Cartilage Diseases / surgery
  • Cryotherapy
  • Dermatitis / etiology*
  • Dermatitis / surgery
  • Ear, External*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pressure / adverse effects
  • Video Games*