Erythema ab igne: A case report

Journal Title: IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1

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 23yearold girl following the use of heat pads for back acheKeywords Erythema ab igne Heating pads Asymptomatic Reticulate

Authors and Affiliations

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

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  • EP ID EP488956
  • DOI 10.18231/.2018.0017
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Yogesh D, B. D. Sathyanarayana, M. R. Swaroop, Sindhujaa Sreekanth S, Shruti Bidarkar (2018). Erythema ab igne: A case report. IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 4(1), 71-72. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-488956