Boy developed "toasted skin" condition from using a laptop every day
Laptops don't usually get hot enough to burn—but they can still be harmful.
In an alarming medical case report, a boy developed a peculiar skin condition after daily use of a laptop, according to two UK doctors who published their findings in BMJ Case Reports. The marks on the boy's abdomen were described as a flat, reddish-brown patch measuring approximately 15 centimeters wide, featuring interlacing lines that formed irregular circles and a lace-like pattern.
Despite the distinctive appearance of the marks, the boy exhibited no pain, and the rash was not warm to the touch or tender. His parents reported that they could not identify any recent injuries or trauma that might explain the marks. The boy, referred to only as being in mid-childhood, was otherwise healthy, with no history of recent illness or systemic symptoms like fever or fatigue. Medical and developmental records for the boy also appeared normal.
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