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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sarah Bradley is a writer with six years of experience creating personal essays, reported features, and content related to health and parenting topics. Katlein Franca, MD, is a dermatologist and ...