Radiation induced dermatitis following infrared radiation (IR) therapy in a diagnosed case of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): a case report

Abstract

Infrared radiation is increasingly being used for cosmetic and wellness purposes. Repeated exposure to source of Infrared radiation results in a skin lesion described as erythema ab igne. Quackery is being committed by the so called therapist who uses IR radiation luring the patient for promising result. . Instead patients land up with life threatening complication like our case.  Here article we present to you a 39 year old female who presented with skin lesions after she underwent radiation therapy. We have included clinical findings of the case with review of the literature.