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To describe the clinical features of chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis and explore the application of topical estrogen cream as a non-surgical management strategy.

May 23, 2026JAAD Case ReportsOpen Access

Topical estrogen cream for chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis

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RSRiley ShinTexas Tech University JRJustin RamanTexas Tech University APAndrew PirtleTexas Tech University

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Clinical report evaluates topical estrogen cream for chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis in older adults, highlighting non-surgical options for painful ear nodules.

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To describe the clinical features of chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis and explore the application of topical estrogen cream as a non-surgical management strategy.
Evaluated the characteristic presentation of chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis (CNCH) affecting auricular cartilage in older adults.
Assessed clinical features, including nodular lesion formation, cartilage degradation, and pressure-induced discomfort in the helix and antihelix.
CNCH presents as a tender papule or nodule characterized by localized auricular cartilage destruction, overlying erythema, and epidermal scaling.
Localized ear pain aggravated by sustained direct pressure represents the primary clinical symptom of the condition.

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Shin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6aaf69ae4669f260a8398586 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdcr.2026.05.044

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Clinical report evaluates topical estrogen cream for chondrodermatitis nodularis chronica helicis in older adults, highlighting non-surgical options for painful ear nodules.

Topical estrogen cream for chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis

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Topical estrogen cream for chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis

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