For instance, instead of placing a heating pad directly on the skin, wrap it in a towel or use it intermittently. If you notice early signs of toasted skin syndrome, such as blotchy or discolored ...

What Is Erythema Ab Igne? If you use a heating pad regularly, you might notice a rash in that area. This is erythema ab igne, also known as “EAI,” “toasted skin syndrome,” or “fire ...

Some chimed in with their own horror stories, naming the issue: “I had toasted skin syndrome on my legs all through high school because I was ADDICTED to my heating pad,” said one woman.

One TikTok user, Faith Harrell (@faith_harrell), posted a video of toasted skin syndrome discoloration on her stomach from using a heating pad that plugs in. "Your friendly reminder to not ...

Apparently, too much heating pad time can cause "toasted skin" syndrome. Knowing that your heating pad could be causing a skin condition isn't the news you want to hear during the winter season.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Using a hot water bottle, heating pad or other external heat source can cause reactions to your skin. Dubbed "toasted skin syndrome," on social media, external heat sources ...

experts are reminding people not to get too close to their heating pads or other warm devices. Turns out exposing your skin to something like a laptop or a heated blanket or even a car seat heater ...