'Fiddler's neck'

Peachey, R. D. G.; Matthews, C.N.A.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.1977.tb14289.x

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“…Erythema, scaling, cyst and scar formation, papules and pustules, and even focal neck oedema may occur as well. Probably because of the particular location and relatively complex mechanism for causation of fiddler’s neck, the clinical appearance and histopathology of this skin condition show a wider spectrum of skin changes compared with common irritant CD (1, 17, 18). In the present study, almost 15% of violinists and violists suffered from fiddler’s neck.…”

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Skin conditions in instrumental musicians: a self‐reported survey

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Callosities and CD were the most commonly reported skin changes in the respondents. Both callosities and skin problems such as CD and fiddler's neck are significantly associated with high practice frequencies and professional status. Our data indicate that among those returning the questionnaires, string players and plucking instrumentalists seem to be at highest risk of developing skin problems when compared with players of other musical instruments.

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“…Peachey and Matthews (17) systematically studied fiddler’s neck that frequently affects violin and viola players. An area of lichenification and hyperpigmentation on the side of the neck below the angle of the jaw is usually reported in this skin disorder.…”

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Skin conditions in instrumental musicians: a self‐reported survey

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“…Violin players, for example, can replace the violin's rigid wooden chin rest by a pliable foam chin rest. This significantly decreases the symptoms of the ''fiddler's neck'' [57]. Insertion of padding between the nose and the oxygen mask in pilots has not revealed symptom relief [58].…”

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Exostoses of the Bony Pyramid of the Nose: A Review About an Adaptive Response to Mechanical Stimuli Exerted by In-Flight Oxygen Masks

Schreinemakers

Klein‐Nulend

Lotten

et al. 2015

Clinic Rev Bone Miner Metab

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This review addresses thickening of the bony pyramid of the nose, a condition that is caused by in-flight oxygen masks in otherwise healthy Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) F-16 pilots. The overlying skin may show temporary or permanent reddening, irritation, thickening and may become painful. Both in vitro and in vivo animal research has shown that mechanical stimuli are converted into a biochemical response through a process called mechanotransduction. Examination of the RNLAF F-16 pilots showed that the oxygen mask exerts pressure and friction on the nose. The biochemical response to chronic exposure to these stimuli results in the development of skin conditions and eventually exostoses of the bony pyramid of the nose. Painful skin conditions are most frequently observed, while the development of exostoses is rare. It lies at the extreme end of the spectrum of the pilots' nasal conditions. The suboptimal fit of their work gear probably contributes to the pilots' soft and bony tissue nasal conditions. Explaining the pathogenesis of the development of exostoses may aid in the development of preventive measures. Also, the obtained knowledge may be of use in similar occupational health issues that involve mechanical loading. Our conclusions are that areas containing osteocyte precursors and covered by a relatively thin cushioning layer are prone to develop a soft tissue and bony tissue response when they are chronically exposed to intermittently exerted, mechanical stimuli of sufficiently high magnitude. Modification of the suboptimally fitting oxygen mask-helmet assembly is needed to prevent symptoms associated with its use.

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“…Le cou du violoniste (Fiddler's neck) est probablement la lésion dermatologique la plus connue et la plus décrite [16]. Elle touche plus souvent les altistes que les violonistes en raison de la taille de l'instrument.…”

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“…La zone peut se présenter également sous la forme d'une macule ou d'une plaque hyperpigmentée, d'un érythème, de papules inflammatoires, de pustules ou de lésions kystiques (Fig. 2) [16]. Une alopécie localisée de la barbe a été décrite également [8].…”

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Dermatoses cutanées et muqueuses des musiciens

Kluger

2017

Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie

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Whether they are professional or amateur, musicians are exposed to a various number of complications in relation to their practice, including cutaneous ones. The latter are often a simple musical stigma and a reason for pride for the musician. If they are symptomatic and disturb the musician, they have to be treated and prevented. We reviewed here those occupational and peculiar lesions that are often not that well known to the dermatologist.

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'Fiddler's neck'

Cited by 11 publications

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Skin conditions in instrumental musicians: a self‐reported survey

Skin conditions in instrumental musicians: a self‐reported survey

Exostoses of the Bony Pyramid of the Nose: A Review About an Adaptive Response to Mechanical Stimuli Exerted by In-Flight Oxygen Masks

Dermatoses cutanées et muqueuses des musiciens

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