Skin disease

Painful nodule of the ear

Chondrodermatitis nodularis: a small, painful nodule on the rim of the ear, on the side you sleep on.

Benign; relieving the pressure, topical corticosteroids or minor surgery will resolve it.

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Other terms

Acanthosis nigricans Acne Sebaceous adenoma Androgenetic alopecia Alopecia areata Frontal fibrosing alopecia