Laptop computer induced erythema ab igne: a new presentation of an old disease

Abstract Erythema ab igne is a condition characterized by skin changes due to chronic exposure to moderate temperature. We describe a female patient with continuous use of a laptop computer on exposed legs for 6 months and consequent development of reticulated hyperpigmentation at the area. Histopathological examination revealed epidermal atrophy, collagen fragmentation, and vacuolar changes in the basal layer, among other signs. We consider this case to be a modern cause of erythema ab igne..

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2016

Erschienen:

2016

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:91

Enthalten in:

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia - 91(2016), 5 suppl 1, Seite 79-80

Sprache:

Englisch ; Portugiesisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Ana Gabriela Salvio [VerfasserIn]
Adauto Jose Nunes [VerfasserIn]
Dora Patricia Ramirez Angarita [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Dermatology
Hot temperature
Hyperpigmentation
Infrared rays

doi:

10.1590/abd1806-4841.20165139

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

DOAJ076081168