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I have heater only 11 inches away from me for long periods of time and feels like burning skin. can this cause skin cancer or damage from radiation?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Possible: Prolonged exposure to heat will damage the skin and increase the risk of skin cancer. Visit this site as an example of heat induced skin cancer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangri_cancer#:~:text=Kangri%20cancer%20is%20a%20type,of%20warmth%20during%20cold%20weather. Wish you good health!

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 2/13/2021

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A member asked:

I have heater only 11 inches away from me for long periods of time and feels like burning skin. can this cause skin cancer or damage from radiation?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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