Erythema ab igne (Unilateral) due to "Chulla"

• Main Authors: Sumit Kar, Ajay Krishanan, Krishanan Preetha, Atul Mohankar, Neha Singh
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
• Series: Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University
• Subjects: Erythema ab igne; fire stains; laptop thigh
• Online Access: http://www.mjdrdypu.org/article.asp?issn=0975-2870;year=2014;volume=7;issue=4;spage=529;epage=530;aulast=Kar

Erythema ab igne (EAI) is characterized by localized areas of reticulated erythema and hyperpigmentation due to chronic and repeated exposure to infrared radiation. Taking a good history plays an important role in coming to the diagnosis of the disease condition; and at the same time, the particular cultural practices of a place determine its occurrence in the local masses. Herein we report the case of a young lady in her early thirties who presented to us with a dusky hyperpigmentation over her right arm and leg. Her detailed history and cutaneous examination led to the diagnosis of erythema ab igne.