Erythema ab igne associated with frequent bathing of feet in hot water

Yong Ju Kim, Myeung Hun Choi, Sang Wook Son, Chil Hwan Oh, Hae Jun Song

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    Abstract

    Erythema ab igne is a relatively uncommon skin lesion caused by chronic exposure to low levels of infrared heat from open fires or stoves, and is characterized by reticulated hyperpigmentation on the exposed skin. Recently, exposure to various 'new' heat sources, such as heated furniture, car heaters, or even laptop computers, has been reported to cause this condition. We present a case of 31-year-old Korean woman with reticulated hyperpigmentation on her feet, which had occurred due to bathing her feet in hot water on a daily basis.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)615-616
    Number of pages2
    JournalKorean Journal of Dermatology
    Volume44
    Issue number5
    Publication statusPublished - 2006 May

    Keywords

    • Erythema ab igne
    • Feet-bathing

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Dermatology

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