Also known as…Toasted Skin Syndrome or Ephelis Ignealis
Erythema Ab Igne (EAI) is a skin reaction characterised by a pattern of erythema (redness) resembling a net or hyperpigmentation (increased pigmentation) caused by chronic exposure to heat.
In the past, EAI most commonly affected people who spent excessive time in front of stoves, open fires and space heaters. Although central heating has significantly decreased the incidence of EAI, it still affects people with occupational exposure to fires, people who use heat packs and those with medical conditions associated with decreased sensation.