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Erythema ab igne in patients with dementia: Implications for caregivers
Zijian Zheng1, Sid Danesh2
1Medical student, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines, IA50312 USA.
2MD, Associate professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Southern, California, Los Angeles, CA91776 USA.

Article ID: Z01201701CR10749ZZ
doi:10.5348/ijcri-201710-CR-10749

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Zheng Z, Danesh S. Erythema ab igne in patients with dementia: Implications for caregivers. Int J Case Rep Images 2017;8(1):70–72.


Abstract
Introduction: Erythema ab igne is a benign, asymptomatic skin condition caused by heat exposure. It is an uncommon condition, making it challenging for physicians and healthcare providers to diagnose and follow-up for potential progression to malignancy, especially in patients with dementia.
Case Report: Herein, we present a case of erythema ab igne in a 70-year-old male with dementia, in whom careful history taking from family was required to elicit the cause (a warming blanket) and diagnosis.
Conclusion: Erythema ab igne can be recognized and prevented if physicians have a high index of suspicion and are aware of the history and signs. Patients with dementia require particularly close clinical follow-up.

Keywords: Dementia, Erythema ab igne, Squamous cell carcinoma


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Author Contributions
Zijian Zheng – Substantial contribution to the concept and design, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Sid Danesh – Substantial contribution to the concept and design, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
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