My daughter uses a heating pad daily and now has this deep red fishnet pattern of veins on her stomach. It will not wash off and she is crying. Doctor cannot see her until next week. Please help!

In some instances, there may be a residual risk of developing skin cancer in the affected area due to repeated thermal injury. Therefore, monitoring the area for any changes and discussing them with a healthcare provider is crucial.

Doctors typically diagnose Erythema Ab Igne based on a clinical examination and a detailed patient history of heat exposure. The characteristic reticulated pattern is usually distinctive. If there is any doubt, or to rule out other conditions such as livedo reticularis or cutaneous lupus, a skin biopsy may be performed.