LAPTOP COMPUTER RADIATION, TOASTED SKIN SYNDROME

The bottom of laptops can get very hot, can’t they? This heat comes from operating hard drives, processors, batteries, and other internal electronic mechanisms. Studies have shown that prolonged exposure to heat on the upper legs can cause ‘Toasted Skin Syndrome,’ a brownish discoloration of the skin. In some cases, this skin darkening can become permanent and in rare cases, the damage may lead to skin cancer. The popularity of laptop computers, tablets and other portable devices is only going to grow. For the very sensitive, like children, use of these devices in laps should be kept brief. When prolonged use is required, a laptop heat shield may be used between the body and the device to avoid Toasted Skin Syndrome.