Erythema Ab Igne Caused By Laptop Computer

Claudio Guarneri; Georgi Tchernev; Uwe Wollina; Torello Lotti; Mario Vaccaro

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2017.137

Authors

Claudio Guarneri Universita degli Studi di Messina, Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Dermatology, Messina 98122
Georgi Tchernev Medical Institute of the Ministry of Interior, Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatologic Surgery; Onkoderma, Private Clinic for Dermatologic Surgery, Dermatology and Surgery, Sofia 1407
Uwe Wollina Krankenhaus Dresden-Friedrichstadt, Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Dresden, Sachsen
Torello Lotti Universitario di Ruolo, Dipartimento di Scienze Dermatologiche, UniversitÃ degli Studi di Firenze, FacoltÃ di Medicina e Chirurgia, Dermatology, Via Vittoria Colonna 11, Rome 00186
Mario Vaccaro Universita degli Studi di Messina, Policlinico Universitario, Via Consolare Valeria, Messina, Sicilia 98125

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2017.137

Keywords:

Erythema ab igne, modern technologies, panniculitis, cancer, differential diagnosis

Abstract

Erythema ab igne (EAI) represents the stereotype of a modern technology induced disease. Originally produced by repeated exposure of the skin to a heat source, more often because of habits related to the job or personal activities, this condition now tends to occur more frequently, being associated with a variety of modern instruments. The aim of our report is to discuss this strange medical condition with a focus on clinical features, possible confounding differential diagnoses and recommendations for prevention.

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