NYC dermatologist Charles Puza is sharing a very worrisome concern about space heaters -- they could cause a condition called erythema ab igne, also known as "toasted skin syndrome." When it comes to ...

Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Mark Strom has taken to the platform to warn folks of a little-known but particularly nasty side effect of heat exposure. What happens when warm and toasty becomes ...

The diagnosis was erythema ab igne, which is characterized by localized areas of reticulated erythema and hyperpigmentation resulting from repeated exposure to moderate levels of infrared radiation or ...

A 20-year-old female university student presented with a two-month history of asymptomatic pigmentation in a net-like distribution, isolated to the front thighs (Figure 1). She was otherwise healthy, ...

As temperatures continue to fall over the winter months, many people will be reaching for a hot water bottle to take to bed and even have around the house. The boiling water devices can be a cheaper ...

That IHUM paper might have done some damage to your skin in addition to your sleep cycle. According to a recently published article in the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, chronic ...

Bottom warmers in cars may ease frigid winter commutes, but dermatologists warn that extended exposure to seat heaters can lead to a skin condition called "toasted skin syndrome." Advisory Alert: It ...

With temperatures creeping down and heating bills rising, you might rely on your hot water bottle to keep you warm this winter. However, Dr Amir Khan has warned that the warming appliance could leave ...

An NHS doctor has issued a warning about using hot water bottles, claiming excessive use could not only burn the skin but increase your risk of a deadly cancer. He urged people to limit use of the ...

A 49-year-old HIV-positive man was admitted with a diagnosis of secondary syphilis. He had a new, reticulated, erythematous patch on his abdomen distributed in a strikingly rectangular pattern (Figure ...