European journal of rheumatology | 2021
A clinical case of laptop-generated Erythema ab igne.
Abstract
Heat erythema [hot water bottle rash, infrared radiation, Erythema ab igne (EAI)] is a reticulated erythema or pigmented dermatosis resulting from the multiple effects of moderate heat or infrared radiation. EAI, also known as “toasted skin syndrome” or “fire stains”, is a localized skin lesion, manifesting itself as reticular hyperpigmentation, dark erythema, epidermal atrophy, and telangiectasias (1).