Laptop induced erythema Ab Igne
Erythema ab igne is a reticular, pigmented dermatosis caused by prolonged and repeated exposure to infrared radiation that is insufficient to produce a burn. The use of laptop computers has increased manifold in the recent past. Prolonged contact of the laptop with the skin can lead to the developme...
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doaj-86b61229e0404d40ad16baa23124bbf32020-11-24T22:38:41ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Dermatology0019-51541998-36112012-01-0157213113210.4103/0019-5154.94284Laptop induced erythema Ab IgneSudhir U K NayakShrutakirthi D ShenoiSmitha PrabhuErythema ab igne is a reticular, pigmented dermatosis caused by prolonged and repeated exposure to infrared radiation that is insufficient to produce a burn. The use of laptop computers has increased manifold in the recent past. Prolonged contact of the laptop with the skin can lead to the development of erythema ab igne. We present a case of erythema ab igne secondary to laptop use in an Indian student.http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2012;volume=57;issue=2;spage=131;epage=132;aulast=NayakErythema ab ignelaptopabdomen |
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Laptop induced erythema Ab Igne |
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Laptop induced erythema Ab Igne |
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Laptop induced erythema Ab Igne |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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Indian Journal of Dermatology |
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0019-5154 1998-3611 |
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Erythema ab igne is a reticular, pigmented dermatosis caused by prolonged and repeated exposure to infrared radiation that is insufficient to produce a burn. The use of laptop computers has increased manifold in the recent past. Prolonged contact of the laptop with the skin can lead to the development of erythema ab igne. We present a case of erythema ab igne secondary to laptop use in an Indian student. |
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Erythema ab igne laptop abdomen |
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