Hardcore laptop users have something new to worry about: a medical condition known as erythema ab igne or, more colloquially, "toasted-skin syndrome." As CNN reports, up to now, this type of skin condition was most often seen in those who worked long hours in front of open fires or coal stoves. Doctors have also seen it in individuals who used hot pads or electric blankets extensively or who sat too close to other heat sources, such as radiators. Now, doctors are also seeing it in people who, despite the apparent discomfort, perch a too-hot laptop on their thighs for extended periods of time.
