Laptop computer induced erythema ab igne: a new presentation of an old disease

Erythema ab igne is a condition characterized by skin changes due to chronic exposure to moderate temperature. We describe a female patient with continuous use of a laptop computer on exposed legs for 6 months and consequent development of reticulated hyperpigmentation at the area. Histopathological...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Salvio, Ana Gabriela, Nunes, Adauto Jose, Angarita, Dora Patricia Ramirez
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2016
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5325001/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28300902
http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/abd1806-4841.20165139
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Sumario:Erythema ab igne is a condition characterized by skin changes due to chronic exposure to moderate temperature. We describe a female patient with continuous use of a laptop computer on exposed legs for 6 months and consequent development of reticulated hyperpigmentation at the area. Histopathological examination revealed epidermal atrophy, collagen fragmentation, and vacuolar changes in the basal layer, among other signs. We consider this case to be a modern cause of erythema ab igne.

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