Beware of Using Laptop – Toasted Skin Syndrome

Do you know that there’s a skin syndrome cause by laptop ? The syndrome called Toasted Skin Syndrome.
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WHAT IS TOASTED SKIN SYNDROME

Toasted Skin Syndrome is commonly known by various names such as ‘laptop thigh’ and ‘hot water bottle rash’.

WHO IS AT RISK

This skin syndrome often exposed to heat while working. Nowaday, people using laptops for long hours get a big risk for this syndrome.

CAUSES

The thermal build of around 44 degrees of heat will developing persistent redness and pigmentation to the skin.

SYMPTOMS

Prolonged and repeated exposure to heat causes a marked redness and discolouration of the skin. Sometimes it will give a blotchy appearance which will appear as toasted skin. Mild itching and burning sensation on the affected area.

Source :- TimesofIndia

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