Are you trying to keep warm? Experts advise to be wary of “hot water bottle rash” or “toasted skin syndrome.”

Does anyone else have “frozen fingers” right now?

Whether it’s shopping or just working from home, we’re all feeling the cold right now – as the UK is in the midst of another cold snap.

And since heating still costs a pretty penny, many people are looking for alternative ways to stay warm – whether it’s hot drinks, blankets or hot water bottles.

If you choose the latter, it’s important to watch out for “hot water bottle rash” or “toasted skin syndrome” — a skin condition caused by prolonged exposure to heat (AKA when a hot water bottle leans against you). stomach for hours.)

“Hot water bottle rash, or its official name is erythema ab igne (EAI), is a skin condition caused by prolonged exposure to heat,” explains Dr. Ross Perry, the medical director of Cosmedics Dermatology Clinics.

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