Erythema ab igne--a neglected entity?
The author describes two patients with erythema ab igne, a condition which used to be common before the introduction of central heating. Sporadic examples of the condition are still seen and treated.
Baruchin
A M
AM
Plastic Surgery Unit, Barzilai Medical Centre, Ashkelon, Israel.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D007868:Leg Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology