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Erythema Ab Igne (EAI), Also Known As Hot Water Bottle Rash
Erythema Ab Igne (EAI), Also Known As Hot Water Bottle Rash
term exposure to heat (infrared radiation).[3] Prolonged thermal radiation exposure to the skin can
lead to the development of reticulated erythema, hyperpigmentation, scaling and telangiectasias in
the affected area. Some people may complain of mild itchiness and a burning sensation, but often,
unless a change in pigmentation is seen, it can go unnoticed.