2011
DOI: 10.4103/0378-6323.86512
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Erythema ab igne in a rural Indian woman

Abstract: Erythema ab igne in a rural Indian womanSir, Skin is prone to physical, chemical, mechanical and thermal injuries as it is the largest and the outermost organ covering the entire body surface area. Erythema ab igne (EAI) is a cutaneous reaction to heat environment. EAI is a classic example of environmental and occupational dermatosis. Recently, we encountered a case of EAI and share our experience with a brief review of the causes.A 36-year-old woman from rural Karnataka (south India) presented with asymptomat… Show more

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“…Biopsies should be performed for severe, persistent, and non-healing sores to rule out the development of ominous changes such as squamous cell carcinoma. It has been reported in patients with internal malignancy but is not a marker of internal malignancy [19].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…Biopsies should be performed for severe, persistent, and non-healing sores to rule out the development of ominous changes such as squamous cell carcinoma. It has been reported in patients with internal malignancy but is not a marker of internal malignancy [19].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 97%