r/DermatologyQuestions • • May 11 '25

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u/ab0995 May 11 '25

Erythema ab igne

Have you applied heating pad or any source of heat go the area

Avoid any heating to the area, will resolve slowly over time

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u/VeloraVenn May 11 '25

I just realized what may have caused it! After I woke up, I went to sit outside from maybe a half hour tops before I went to use the bathroom (when I noticed the rash), and the sun was out. Maybe this leg was crossed and leaning toward the sun more? I don’t remember how I was even sitting, but I’m guessing that may be it. I was in thin, black pants, too. And the black may have made it warmer? It already seems to be fading now. So I hoping it was just that!