dermatitis calorica


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a reticulated, pigmented, macular eruption that occurs, often on the shins, in bakers, stokers, and others exposed to radiant heat. Synonym(s): dermatitis calorica, erythema caloricum, toasted shins

dermatitis calorica

Inflammation due to heat, as in sunburn, or cold. See also: dermatitis