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DIANA BUNTAJOVA & Michelle Cullen

Doctor warns hot water bottles can cause skin condition erythema ab igne

As temperatures continue to fall over the winter months, many people will be reaching for a hot water bottle to take to bed and even have around the house.

The boiling water devices can be a cheaper alternative to turning on the heating for a prolonged period of time, but they do come with some health risks.

Dr Amir Khan has warned that the warming appliance could leave you with a skin condition called "erythema ab igne".

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