title: Facial erythema ab igne of rapid onset.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Erythema ab igne is a rare condition with a carcinogenic potential produced by chronic exposure to a heat source.
  
  
  METHODS
  We present the first case of rapid-onset erythema ab igne in the setting of a dental practice.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Physicians and dentists should be aware of this disease following short-term local application of heat.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14642, USA. matteo_lopiccolo@urmc.rochester.edu
authors.forename: Matteo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: LoPiccolo
authors.forename: Jose
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Crestanello
authors.forename: Simon S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Yoo
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sciubba
authors.forename: Claudio
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Fernández
authors.forename: Francisco A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Tausk
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology*; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006979:Hyperthermia, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects; D020390:Tooth Socket; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000628:therapy