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Erythema ab igne is reticular erythematous pigmented dermatoses seen in patients exposed to prolonged or repeated sub-threshold Infrared radiation inadequate to cause burns. Here, we report a case of erythema ab igne in a 40-year-old male patient seen over the abdomen due to prolonged laptop use.
KEY WORDS: Abdomen, erythema ab igne, laptopWe have reported a case of erythema ab igne over the abdomen due to prolonged use of laptop by keeping it over the abdomen. Although cases of erythema ab igne due to laptop have been reported, it is mainly over the thighs. This case is reported for its rarity in presentation at unusual site. So far, only one case has been reported in the literature at this site.
The symptoms of erythema are dependent on the condition causing the skin redness. The redness can appear anywhere on the body in different patterns and varying colors, including red, purple, or brown. Certain types of erythema might cause blisters that burst and painful sores.
Some underlying causes of erythema are harmless and limited to skin symptoms. Outlined below are symptoms for erythema that cause systemic symptoms and severe skin rash.
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease and is also considered an autoimmune skin disease. That means your immune system is attacking your body instead of protecting it.
Common symptoms of psoriasis are:
Plaque psoriasis is one of the most common types of psoriasis, while erythrodermic psoriasis is one of the most dangerous. Erythrodermic psoriasis often causes severely itchy and painful skin.
The symptoms of erythrodermic psoriasis include:
Erythrodermic psoriasis may also cause swelling of the ankles, joint pain, fever, and/or chills. This is because it disrupts normal body temperature and fluid balance.
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