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Eric Ehrsam, MD

Diagnosis

erythema ab igne

Body Site

knee leg thigh

Age

32 years

Pigmentation

medium

Organization

grouped, clustered

Color

red purple

Morphology

macular / flat (macule / patch)

Pattern

symmetric

Comments

This 32-year-old woman developed a reticulated eruption on her knees and thighs. During the winter, she used to put a hot-water bottle between her knees.

Description

reticulated violaceous patches

Categories

reactive erythema environmental injury

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4/5/2006 23:05:36

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PubMed Medline Plus Medscape

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