Treatment of Chondrodermatitis Helicis With Local Injections of Hydrocortisone

Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Chronica Helicis

“…To eliminate the mechanical "squeezing" of the dermis between perichondrium and epidermis, leading to ischémie change 3. To remove existing reactive inflammatory tissue in the cutis, perichondrium, cartilage, and epidermis at the chondrodermatitis site 4. To cut the sensory nerves supplying the area, for immediate relief of the characteristic pain.…”