Sitting too close to heat sources like laptops, space heaters or heating pads for prolonged periods of time can have an unexpected consequence on your skin, experts say. The heat sources can cause ...

Ever spent hours working on your laptop, only for it to overheat and "burn" your skin? Or have you used your heating pad on bare skin too long? If your skin is constantly exposed to heat sources like ...

You may want to extend your legs on your bed while working or watching a movie on your laptop. However, resting the heat-emitting device on your thighs may not be the best thing for your skin. The ...

A heated blanket or heating pad might keep you warm in the cold winter months, but experts are warning of a potential danger. Several heated blanket users have shared their own experiences with the ...

Toasted skin syndrome (TSS) is a skin condition that occurs following chronic exposure to moderate heat or infrared radiation. Another name for this condition is “erythema ab igne”, which is Latin for ...

When the temperature is just about freezing outside, it's natural to want to cozy up by the fire or warm up with your trusty heating pad or blanket. While the warmth it provides is very much welcomed ...

(Reuters) - Bottom warmers in cars may ease frigid winter commutes, but dermatologists warn that extended exposure to seat heaters can lead to a skin condition called "toasted skin syndrome." Two ...