Facial erythema ab igne of rapid onset.
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.
LoPiccolo
Matteo
M
Department of Dermatology, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14642, USA. matteo_lopiccolo@urmc.rochester.edu
Crestanello
Jose
J
Yoo
Simon S
SS
Sciubba
James
J
Fernández
Claudio
C
Tausk
Francisco A
FA
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