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Doctor issues severe warning about 'toasted skin syndrome' you can get from using a laptop
- Latest warning: toasted skin syndrome results from long-term exposure to heat from laptops and similar devices.
- The condition, or erythema ab igne, causes reddish-brown skin discoloration in a net-like pattern.
- Experts say stopping heat usually fades the rash, but continued exposure can cause permanent changes.
- Health officials warn that persistent heat exposure may raise cancer risk in some cases.
- Harvard Medical School expert notes heat triggers dilation of superficial vessels, causing discoloration.
- Doctors advise lowering heat settings or using a buffer between skin and heat source.
- In some cases, the rash may fade over weeks; if not, see a doctor for assessment.
- Healthline notes possible cancer connections with prolonged heat exposure, though it's not common.
- Media also underscores the safety gap between heat exposure and visible burns, explaining the net-like rash.
- Public health guidance emphasizes simple prevention: use barriers and limit heat use to avoid toasted skin syndrome.
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