Laptops, heating pads and space heaters on bare skin can lead to erythema ab igne, or toasted skin syndrome, experts say.

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Toasted skin syndrome happens due to repeated exposure to moderate heat, but can also occur from infrared radiation, notes Jones. Common heat sources include heating pads, laptop computers, heated car ...

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Experts have issued a warning about the HMPV virus and one symptom which appears on skin. Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) are reportedly wreaking havoc across China. On social media ...

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As you age, your skin takes longer to heal itself. Medical conditions like diabetes, blood vessel changes, or a weakened immune system can also affect the time it takes for skin tears to heal. There ...

A skin cancer expert is urging people to be aware of five vital changes to their skin - as spotting them early on can be the difference between life and death. Skin cancer affects over 170,000 ...

A leading skin cancer expert is sounding the alarm over five key changes to look out for on your skin, which could be life-saving. Skin cancer impacts more than 170,000 individuals in the UK ...

For example, most breast lumps are not cancerous. But if notice any of these skin changes, talk with a healthcare professional to make sure. The earliest symptoms of breast cancer are easier to ...

An expert has stressed the importance of checking your skin as five changes could be vital warning signs of skin cancer. With over 170,000 new cases in the UK annually, recognising these symptoms ...

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