Have you checked your backside lately? Why you may have a rash back there...

If you’ve got heated seats in your car – you could be at risk of toasted skin syndrome...

Dermatologists are discovering it on the backsides of more patients at this time of year. In most cases, victims have cranked their seat heaters oh high for a long trip or commute and wind up with a dark red web-like rash on the back of their thighs. The good news is that toasted skin syndrome is not an actual burn. It’s not serious and is considered more of a cosmetic issue. Toasted skin will fade over time but the concern is that an unusual rash may result in unnecessary testing if you’re not aware of the source.

Some toasted skin syndrome rashes have been cropping up on other body parts as well. The lap is at risk from resting your hot laptop there, as are ankles and shins from under-the-desk space heaters.