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- Chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis is a painful condition affecting the ear, characterized by a tender nodule on the upper ear parts, namely the helix or antihelix.
- A study conducted at the University Hospital of Siena examined the incidence of this condition among patients who wore masks for extended periods during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- While a direct link hasn't been definitively established, the study noted an increase in cases, suggesting that the prolonged wearing of masks could have contributed to the rise in this condition.
Article Abstract
Background: Chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis is a benign, but painful inflammatory condition of the ear, characterised by a tender nodule located on the helix or antihelix. This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis associated with the use of coronavirus disease 2019 masks during the pandemic.
Method: A retrospective single-centre study was performed from February 2020 to February 2022 in the Maxillo-Facial Unit at the University Hospital of Siena, Italy.
Results: During the indexed period, 11 patients were affected by chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis. All patients wore a mask for more than 8 hours a day, every day for several months.
Conclusion: Although there is no certain proof of the correlation between masks and chondrodermatitis nodularis helicis, an increase in the incidence of this condition was highlighted in our single-centre experience in the pandemic period. The prolonged use of coronavirus disease 2019 masks may explain this correlation.
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