Erythema Ab Igne Caused By Laptop Computer

Erythema ab igne (EAI) represents the stereotype of a modern technology induced disease. Originally produced by repeated exposure of the skin to a heat source, more often because of habits related to the job or personal activities, this condition now tends to occur more frequently, being associated...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Guarneri, Claudio, Tchernev, Georgi, Wollina, Uwe, Lotti, Torello, Vaccaro, Mario
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: ID Design 2012/DOOEL Skopje 2017
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5535666/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28785341
http://dx.doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2017.137
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Sumario:Erythema ab igne (EAI) represents the stereotype of a modern technology induced disease. Originally produced by repeated exposure of the skin to a heat source, more often because of habits related to the job or personal activities, this condition now tends to occur more frequently, being associated with a variety of modern instruments. The aim of our report is to discuss this strange medical condition with a focus on clinical features, possible confounding differential diagnoses and recommendations for prevention.

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