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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In chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis, there is a small, scaly raised area, which is usually very painful.
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Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.1400-1401. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed, pp.778, 782-783. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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