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Erythema ab igne (Latin for 'redness from fire') EAI, also known as hot water bottle rash, [2] is a skin condition caused by long-term exposure to heat (infrared radiation). [3] Prolonged thermal radiation exposure to the skin can lead to the development of reticulated erythema , hyperpigmentation , scaling, and telangiectasias in the affected ...
Rosacea. What it looks like: Rosacea causes redness and thick skin on the face, usually clustered in the center.Easy flushing, a stinging sensation, and small, pus-filled pimples are other common ...
Your skin is your body’s natural radiator, giving off energy when you get overheated via coil-shaped, sweat-producing glands. When the moisture reaches the surface of the skin, it evaporates ...
Ringworm. If your red spot looks circular, it could be ringworm. Ringworm is a fungal infection that presents as a red, itchy, circular rash. The fungi that cause it can live on the skin, surfaces ...
Phytophotodermatitis, also known as berloque dermatitis, [1] [2] [3] margarita photodermatitis, [4] [5] lime disease [6] or lime phytodermatitis [6] is a cutaneous phototoxic inflammatory reaction resulting from contact with a light-sensitizing botanical agent (such as lime juice) followed by exposure to ultraviolet A (UV-A) light (from the sun, for instance).
Maceration often occurs with the application of a bandage to a wound, regardless of its mildness or severity, particularly if the bandage prevents water from evaporating from the surface of the skin. This occurs because the skin under the bandage becomes wet due to perspiration, urine or other bodily fluids, or contact with other liquids. The ...
Here’s how hot showers can affect your skin, according to dermatologists. Plus, learn what you can do to keep your skin safe.
Defatting is the chemical dissolving of dermal lipids, from the skin, on contact with defatting agents. This can result in water loss from the affected area and cause the whitening and drying of the skin which may result in cracking , secondary infection and chemical irritant contact dermatitis .