The Hidden Dangers of Laptop Love: A Cautionary Tale for Homebound Learners A recent case report highlights an unintended consequence of remote learning: "toasted skin syndrome," or erythema ab igne (EAI), a condition caused by prolonged exposure to low level heat and infrared radiation from electronic devices.
This phenomenon is a stark reminder that even seemingly innocuous habits can have far reaching effects on our physical health.
The boy at the center of this case report spent up to eight hours a day with his laptop resting on his abdomen, resulting in EAI.