Erythema ab igne

Description

A characteristic reticular telangiectatic and pigmented dermatosis resulting from repeated or prolonged exposure to infrared radiation (heat) of insufficient energy to produce a burn. It most commonly affects the lower extremities or lower back as a result of habitually sitting too close to a heat source (radiator or open hearth) or from keeping a hot water bottle held against the skin.

Index terms

Erythema ab igne
Dermatitis ab igne
Dermatitis calorica

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Dermatitis combustionis
Heat dermatitis
Heat eczema

Excludes

http://id.who.int/icd/entity/764709846 – Burns of external body surface, specified by site

Sibling codes

EJ1Y – Other specified dermatoses provoked by heat or electricity

Foundation entity

Erythema ab igne – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/972721186

Part of: 14: Diseases of the skin