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I'vee read that a recently developed erythema ab igni is reversible when stoppng exposure to the source of heat.. is ths true?!
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Yes, if early: Hello, this does depend on how early you catch it. If you notice the changes in skin very soon after using heat, your skin can recover after a period of time. However, if you have caused too much damage to the deeper layers of skin, you may always have this discoloration. The risk of developing skin cancer will also decrease over time with discontinued use if caught early. I hope this helps!
Answered 8/30/2013
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