All::Dermatology::Diseases::Erythema ab igne
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What is Erythema ab igne?
a skin disorder caused by over exposure to infrared radiation
Erythema ab igneWhat is the common presentation of Erythema ab igne?
A typical history would be an elderly women who always sits next to an open fire
Erythema ab igneWhat are the main clinical features of Erythema ab igne?
reticulated, erythematous patches with hyperpigmentation and telangiectasia
Erythema ab igneWhat is the cause of Erythema ab igne?
over exposure to infrared radiation
Erythema ab igneWhat are the common complications of Erythema ab igne?
If the cause is not treated then patients may go on to develop squamous cell skin cancer
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