Boy developed "toasted skin" condition from using a laptop every day
Summary
A boy who used a laptop on his abdomen for many hours developed a skin condition called erythema ab igne (EAI), also known as toasted skin syndrome. This condition happens after long exposure to low heat and causes a reddish, lace-like rash. The boy’s skin got worse over time but showed no serious internal injuries.Key Facts
- The boy had a patch of reddish-brown marks on his abdomen shaped like irregular circles and lace patterns.
- He used to rest his laptop on his stomach for up to eight hours a day, often while it was charging.
- The doctors initially thought the marks were bruises but found no internal injuries on scans.
- A chest X-ray showed a small patch in his lung, possibly a minor infection, treated with antibiotics.
- The marks worsened over two weeks and became tender with skin breaking down.
- Doctors diagnosed the boy with erythema ab igne (EAI), caused by repeated low-level heat exposure.
- EAI is usually seen in adults exposed to heat from heating pads, heaters, or certain jobs.
- The condition results from damage to skin blood vessels due to long-term heat contact, causing the rash.
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