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    • Dermatology
    • Environmental Medicine

    Background:

    • Erythema ab igne is a skin condition characterized by a reticulated, erythematous, and hyperpigmented appearance.
    • It develops due to chronic exposure to mild to moderate heat sources.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present cases of erythema ab igne caused by common heat sources.
    • To review other etiologies of erythema ab igne.
    • To inform military medical providers about potential encounters with this condition.

    Main Methods:

    • Case report presentation.
    • Literature review of erythema ab igne etiologies.

    Main Results:

    • Two cases of erythema ab igne are detailed: one from a hot water bottle used for chronic low back pain, and another from a heated automobile seat.
    • Various other causes of erythema ab igne were reviewed.

    Conclusions:

    • Erythema ab igne can arise from readily accessible heat sources.
    • Awareness of these causes is important for clinicians, particularly military medical providers, to ensure accurate diagnosis and management.