AI Article Synopsis
- Erythema ab Igne is a skin condition marked by a specific pattern of reticulate erythema, hyperpigmentation, fine scaling, epidermal thinning, and enlarged blood vessels.
- A case is presented involving an 8-year-old girl who developed this condition on her hands.
- The cause was identified as exposure to a traditional homemade radiator.
Article Abstract
The cutaneous lesion of erythema ab Igne are characterized by a reticulate erythema, hyperpigmentation, fine scaling, epidermal atrophy and telangiectasias, and reticulated erythema. We report a case of erythema ab igne on the hands of a 8-year-old girl, induced by classic homemade radiator.
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