relapsing polychondritis

What Does It Mean When Your Right Ear Randomly Gets Hot and Turns Bright Red?

1. Introduction An ear that spontaneously becomes hot and bright red generally points to Red Ear Syndrome, a localized vasomotor anomaly, or an inflammatory condition such as relapsing polychondritis or cellulitis. The ear cartilage and overlying skin possess a dense vascular network regulated by delicate autonomic nerve fibers, which can dilate rapidly in response to … Read more

Why do I get a sharp pinching pain directly in my hard nose cartilage?

1. Introduction Sharp pinching pain in the nasal cartilage is typically caused by localized inflammation, microtrauma, or a condition affecting the perichondrium, the connective tissue supplying nutrients to the cartilage. This discomfort often results from physical pressure, structural deviations, or rare autoimmune responses that irritate the local sensory nerves. Because cartilage lacks its own blood … Read more