Erythema ab igne

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Erythema ab igne is a rash of the skin, which is usually caused by the long-term exposure to heat or infrared radiation,[1] and which is not a burn. Usually the name is abbreviated EAI. Other names include hot water bottle rash[2] fire stains,[3] laptop thigh, granny's tartan and toasted skin syndrome.[3]

Erythema ab igne
Classification and external resources
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Erythema ab igne in a person with chronic abdominal pain who found some relief from the application of heat.
ICD-10L59.0
ICD-9692.82
DiseasesDB4438
eMedicinederm/130

Some people may complain of mild itchiness and a burning sensation. When a change in skin pigmentation can not be seen, it is often not noticed at all.

Erythema Ab Igne Media

References

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  3. 3.0 3.1 Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. pp. Chapter87. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)