A 20-year-old female university student presented with a two-month history of asymptomatic pigmentation in a net-like distribution, isolated to the front thighs (Figure 1). She was otherwise healthy, ...

The diagnosis was erythema ab igne, which is characterized by localized areas of reticulated erythema and hyperpigmentation resulting from repeated exposure to moderate levels of infrared radiation or ...

A high-profile dermatologist has posted a video warning people of the health risks of repeatedly placing their laptops on their thighs. Heath professional Daniel Sugai who has more than 575,000 ...

Sitting too close to heat sources like laptops, space heaters or heating pads for prolonged periods of time can have an unexpected consequence on your skin, experts say. The heat sources can cause ...

With temperatures creeping down and heating bills rising, you might rely on your hot water bottle to keep you warm this winter. However, Dr Amir Khan has warned that the warming appliance could leave ...

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That IHUM paper might have done some damage to your skin in addition to your sleep cycle. According to a recently published article in the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, chronic ...

An NHS doctor has issued a warning about using hot water bottles, claiming excessive use could not only burn the skin but increase your risk of a deadly cancer. He urged people to limit use of the ...

Fellow frequent symptom checkers will understand how frustrating it can be trying to work out what your rash is and how it can affect you. After all, there are tonnes and tonnes of conditions that can ...