Burn marks from laptop

[chrystelyn]

Hey all, I believe the marks on your leg aren't actually burn marks, but the aftermath of a burn- the medical term is "erythema ab igne." Google it for more info. Does it basically look like a mottled red area that doesn't blanch (turn white like skin color) when you press on it? I have this on my leg from an Acer laptop I bought in August of last year. I got a burn from it right after getting it . . . you'd think you'd noticed getting your leg burned but when the computer is on your leg and the temperature is going up slowly, it's easy not to notice it until your leg is toasted- and none of the other three laptops i've had have ever burned me. The erythema ab igne results from continuing to expose your leg to the heat of the computer. I went out and got a laptop pad after getting burned but still developed this. I thought the marks would go away in time, but it's been almost a year now so I finally went to my PCP. She told me to go to a dermtologist, but there may not be anything that can be done for it. Hope this helps.

[chrystelyn]

Also, keep the laptop off your lap and use SPF 50 on the area if you're in the sun. According to my PCP, this can turn into skin cancer later on down the line if you continually expose the area to heat. You might want to make an appt with your doc to confirm the diagnosis and treatment needed.

[Duy028]

Wow, that sucks. Laptop usage could eventually lead to skin cancer...

[wdlp65]

My core temps, are 31c and 35c respectively. I'd leave my machine off if I were you or you are going to fry the motherboard.

[Duy028]

Think on the bright side, at least it was your thigh and not another body part in your general lap area.