Radiation induced dermatitis following infrared radiation (IR) therapy in a diagnosed case of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): a case report

Authors

  • Sunny Kumar Sah Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal.
  • Amit Amatya Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal.
  • Monique Kafle Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal.
  • Smarika Upadhyaya Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lalitpur, Nepal.

Keywords:

infrared radiation, erythema ab igne, elastosis, heat radiation dermatitis

Abstract

Infrared radiation is increasingly being used for cosmetic and wellness purposes. Repeated exposure to source of Infrared radiation results in a skin lesion described as erythema ab igne. Instead patients land up with life threatening complication like our case. In this article we present to you a 39-year-old female who presented with skin lesions after she underwent radiation therapy. We have included clinical findings of the case with review of the literature

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2020-12-31

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Sah, S. K., Amatya, A., Kafle, M., & Upadhyaya, S. (2020). Radiation induced dermatitis following infrared radiation (IR) therapy in a diagnosed case of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): a case report. Journal of General Practice and Emergency Medicine of Nepal, 7(10), 47–49. Retrieved from https://nepjol.info/index.php/jgpemn/article/view/89543

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 10 (2020)

Section

Case Reports/Case Series

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