Erythema ab igne
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ICD-10 | L59.0 |
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ICD-9 | 692.82 |
Erythema ab igne (EAI, or "dermatitis ab igne") refers to skin that that is reddened due to repeated exposure to heat radiation. Causes can include exposure to open fire, or use of a computer on a lap extensively.
Untreated, it can lead to skin cancer.