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Despite all the comfortable comfort, especially in cold weather, other hot water bottles and other heating devices can be unexpected on the skin to indicate it in the long run. Dermatologist’s explanations.
Breeds brown stripes belly, calves or thighs. This skin phenomenon has a nickname, which is very evocative (and scary) on social networks. “Skin syndrome”. Several publications in recent weeks, including British surgeon Karan Rangarajan, or French medicine student Carla Varlette, unlikely, revealed impressive photos of victims as a result of these special redness. Originally? Extension is extremely elongated and too repetitive on a heated device, more hot water bottle.
Iron deposit on the skin
The case is not new, confirms the food of Silvi, the dermatologist at Rothschild AP-HP. “We have viewed this problem since the 19th century, even to inform the doctor, as well as a member of the French society of the dermatology. At that time, the doctors made the connection with this trend that people had to be very close to thermal springs, particularly the fireplaces, furnaces or heated devices, decorated with a wooden stick. What will you earn? eventually The medical term of the Dermatitis of Heaters, which still works today.
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The mechanism behind this dermatitis is very simple. When the skin exposes strong heat, it can cause localized inflammation and residual pigmentation, more brown or red spots in fishing. “This coloring is connected with an iron deposit on the skin, which is the blood vessels affected by thermal leaves,” says the dermatologist.
Hydrate and wait
Unlike combustion, this inflammation does not really harm. Unhappy victims of “Grilled Skin Syndrome” can still feel a little discomfort, but it does not have a long-term hazard of health, resetting doctor Silvi meat. In fact, it is rather aesthetic discomfort that invites you to consult. If you are concerned, the dermatologist advises to use a moisturizer to relax inflammation and … be patient. “These spots can take weeks, months or even years to disappear,” the doctor warns.
The most temperatures could be tempted to use the radical method to spoil these absurd estimates and use laser treatment. Bad idea by Sylvie Meaume. “It’s risky, at best, you will get white spots on brown spots, which is actually the expected effect,” the dermatologist concludes.
Prevent and explore other reasons
The best solution for avoiding being in a situation remains prevention. The first principle of respect. If you think heat is too intense, stop without delay in the exhibition. The hot water bottle is not a threat, and if you want to use it, the dermatologist reminds us that it does not remain directly on the skin. Moreover, the doctor also warns against the long-term contact of the thighs with a laptop or a cell phone, the overheating battery can also leave traces on the skin.
Finally, if you feel that you need to communicate with strong warmth to ignore the unpleasant signals caused by this extremely long-term influence, it can be wise to consult a health professional. “Many women use hot water bottles to relieve strong menstruation, which can sometimes hide endometriosis,” warns the dermatologist. Warning is worth two.
Source: Le Figaro
