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Devices like laptops, tablets, and even hot water bottles generate heat during use. When these items are placed directly on the skin for extended periods, the constant low-level warmth can damage skin cells. The story mentions a boy who developed the condition from his laptop resting on his stomach for up to eight hours a day.
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