Erythema ab igne induced by a laptop computer
Abstract
Background: Erythema ab igne (EAI) is a reticular, pigmented dermatosis, occuring after long-term exposure to infrared radiation that is insufficient to produce a burn. Only few case report is founded in literature about laptop computer-induced erythema ab igne.
Material & Method: A rare case presented here who had laptop computer-induced EAI on her left thigh.
Conclusion: We present this case to raise awareness of this rare source of EAI that is likely to become more common as the use of laptops increases.
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References
- Finlayson GR, Sams WM Jr, Smith JG Jr. Erythema ab igne: a histopathological study. J Invest Dermatol. 1996; 46: 104-8.
- Levinbook WS, Mallett J, Grant-Kels JM. Laptop computer-associated erythema ab igne. Cutis. 2007; 80: 319-20.
- Bilic M, Adams BB. Erythema ab igne induced by a laptop computer. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2004; 50: 973-4.
- Iacocca MV, Abernethy JL, Stefanato CM, Allan AE, Bhawan J. Mixed Merkel cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. J Am Acad Dermatol 1998; 39: 882-7.
Dizüstü bilgisayara bağlı eritema ab igne
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References
- Finlayson GR, Sams WM Jr, Smith JG Jr. Erythema ab igne: a histopathological study. J Invest Dermatol. 1996; 46: 104-8.
- Levinbook WS, Mallett J, Grant-Kels JM. Laptop computer-associated erythema ab igne. Cutis. 2007; 80: 319-20.
- Bilic M, Adams BB. Erythema ab igne induced by a laptop computer. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2004; 50: 973-4.
- Iacocca MV, Abernethy JL, Stefanato CM, Allan AE, Bhawan J. Mixed Merkel cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. J Am Acad Dermatol 1998; 39: 882-7.
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Details
| Primary Language | English |
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| Journal Section | Letters to the Editor |
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| Publication Date | June 20, 2011 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2011 Volume: 33 Issue: 2 |