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Can i get red splotchy rash from a heating pad? slept on it with no cover on heating pad but i had a shirt on. now red on my side

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Prolonged use of a heating pad may cause a rash and possibly persistent pigmentation called erythema ab igne. Hot water bottles and heating pads should be used for no more than 20 minutes at a time to avoid damage to the skin and soft tissues. Caution is advised. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Answered 3/24/2019

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