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Erythema Ab igne in an adolescent with anorexia nervosa
Author(s) -
Docx Martine K.F.,
Simons Annik,
Ramet José,
Mertens Luc
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
international journal of eating disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.785
H-Index - 138
eISSN - 1098-108X
pISSN - 0276-3478
DOI - 10.1002/eat.22075
Subject(s) - telangiectases , anorexia nervosa , dermatology , hyperpigmentation , medicine , erythema , abdomen , anorexia , eating disorders , surgery , psychiatry , pathology , telangiectasia
Objective: A rare skin lesion, erythema ab igne (EAI) is presented, in an adolescent female with anorexia nervosa. Method: Clinical records of this patient were compared with a pubmed search about EAI in patients with an eating disorder. Results: The patient presented with localized, spider‐like, erythematous and hyperpigmented skin lesions on the lower abdomen and on both thighs. Repetitive exposure to heating pads can induce reticular and macular hyperpigmentation with telangiectases without squamation. Strict avoidance of heat is advised, because there is no effective treatment. Discussion: EAI is described in patients with an eating disorder. Facing an increased pain threshold, prolonged heat exposure to treat a general feeling of cold, can induce this dermatosis. © 2012 by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Int J Eat Disord 2013)