Erythema ab igne: A case report

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Case Report

Author Details : Yogesh D, B.D. Sathyanarayana, M.R. Swaroop, Sindhujaa Sreekanth S, Shruti Bidarkar

Volume : 4, Issue : 1, Year : 2018

Article Page : 71-72

https://doi.org/10.18231/.2018.0017

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Abstract

Erythema ab igne is an asymptomatic cutaneous condition characterized by reticular, erythematous to violaceous patches on sites of exposure to heat. It is a rare condition but its incidence has been rising as heating sources are being used to treat chronic pain. We report a case of erythema ab igne over the lower back in a 23-year-old girl following the use of heat pads for back ache.

Keywords: Erythema ab igne, Heating pads, Asymptomatic, Reticulate.

How to cite : Yogesh D, Sathyanarayana B, Swaroop M, Sindhujaa Sreekanth S, Bidarkar S, Erythema ab igne: A case report. IP Indian J Clin Exp Dermatol 2018;4(1):71-72

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