Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Toasted Skin Syndrome Explained

Recent headlines have brought to light a condition called "toasted skin syndrome" - and you don't get it from the sun. Many of today's toasted skin syndrome sufferers are computer users who perch a laptop on their laps for extended periods of time.Toasted skin syndrome, known medically as Erythema ab igne, is caused by prolonged exposure to a heat source that is not hot enough to cause burns, roughly 43 to 47 degrees Celsius but can still affect the skin. It appears as a mottled red or brown rash with damage similar to that of prolonged sun exposure.Though laptop use is a common modern risk for toasted skin syndrome, the ailment itself has been around for a long time. Skin discoloration of this type has typically been associated with sitting too close to a fire or the overuse of heating pads.Safe Laptop use to avoid toasted skin syndromePrecautions can be taken to prevent toasted skin syndrome when using a laptop, here are some im

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