Erythema ab igne induced by a laptop computer

Yıl 2011, Cilt: 33 Sayı: 2, 253 - 254, 20.06.2011

Yakup Çil , Savaş Çekmen Abdul Yapıcı

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Background: Erythema ab igne (EAI) is a reticular, pigmented dermatosis, occuring after long-term exposure to infrared radiation that is insufficient to produce a burn. Only few case report is founded in literature about laptop computer-induced erythema ab igne.

Material & Method: A rare case presented here who had laptop computer-induced EAI on her left thigh.

Conclusion: We present this case to raise awareness of this rare source of EAI that is likely to become more common as the use of laptops increases.

Anahtar Kelimeler

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Dizüstü bilgisayara bağlı eritema ab igne

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Kaynakça

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