As everyone is trying to stay warm, experts are now warning that people should be aware of the 'hot water bottle rash.'
Whether you’re heading out to the shops or simply working from home, we’re all feeling the chill at the moment – as theAnd with heating still costing a pretty penny, lots of people are looking for alternative ways to stay warm – whether it’s hot drinks, blankets or hot water bottles.
If you’re opting for the latter, it’s important to be wary of ‘hot water bottle rash’ or ‘toasted skin syndrome’ – a skin condition caused by long-term exposure to heat ‘Hot water bottle rash, or the official name being Erythema ab igne , is a skin condition caused by long-term exposure to heat,’ explains Dr Ross Perry, the medical director ofIt tends to happen when the individual is exposed for along period of time to a heat source – but the heat is not hot enough to actually burn the skin.
‘Culprits can include hot water bottles, electric blankets, open fires, heaters and heated pads – which are placed directly onto the skin.’Experts say to look out for a wavy and blotchy, red or brown rash on your skin.More:
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