Woman sleeps on a heating pad every night. Then she shows her friend her back: ‘Y’all forget you’re made out of meat’
Curling up under the blankets with a heating pad can be a relaxing way to stay warm or relieve pain. Although this activity may be a normal ritual for some, can it be harmful? One woman reveals the effects of her friend’s daily bedtime routine.
What Did The Heating Pad Do To This Woman’s Skin?
In a 22-second clip, TikTok creator Teezubal (@teezubal) films her friend Meagan (@meaganraquel) sitting on her bed, her dark, black-stained fingers holding her sweater up to expose her lower back. Large, splotchy brown marks form thick webs that cover her skin.
“So, Meagan sleeps with this heating pad,” she says, referring to the tie-dye electrical device against a pillow, which is against the recommended 15-20 minute time. When she zooms in on her friend’s skin, the molten spots appear darker. “She hasn’t laid on it tonight. This is just how her skin is now,” the content creator states.
“Do you think it’s normal?” Teezubal asks Meagan.
“It’s fine!” her friend responds nonchalantly.
Viewers Voiced Their Concerns
Teezubal’s video attracted a whopping 52 million viewers. Many vehemently disagreed with her and her friend, arguing that the heating pad is roasting her alive.
“Yall forget that youre made out of meat, shes literaly cooking herself,” one viewer remarked.
“She’s cooking every night!!” another echoed.
“We are literally meat guys, we can burn like food too,” a third concurred.
Meanwhile, victims of electric heating devices firmly believed Meagan has a case of Toasted Skin Syndrome.
“I too have toasted skin syndrome but on my stomach from the heating pad,” one commenter shared.
“My legs get like this when I sit close to a heater on my legs!! It’s toasted skin syndrome. Once I realized it can stay permanently I stopped ! Mine would go away after a few hrs,” a second revealed.
Is This Toasted Skin Syndrome?
Indeed, it could be. Exposure to heat for an extended period can cause a skin condition called Toasted Skin Syndrome (Erythema ab igne). Typically, devices at 113 degrees or below, such as laptops, heating pads, and space heaters. After weeks or years of exposure, the blood vessels in the skin become inflamed, forming a splotchy rash ranging from bright pink to reddish-brown, according to WebMD. Sometimes, they can have a burning or itchy sensation.
Fortunately, Health states that the rash can heal within a few weeks or months if the person limits or stops using the heat source. Depending on the severity, the marks may become permanent and, in rare cases, cancerous.
How Is Meagan’s Toasted Skin Syndrome?
To ease viewers’ worries, Teezubal posted an update video. After the doorbell rang, she answered the door to find Meagan.
“Meagan, you’re alive!” she said. “Turn around!” Then, her friend turned around and pulled up her sweater, unveiling the faded spots on her back.
“I turned it low last night,” Meagan explained, followed by showing off her light brown nails. “My fingernails are getting better.”
Subsequently, the content creator asked the million-dollar question. “Do you use the heating pad cause your back hurts or because you’re cold?” “Both,” she replied. “I put the heating pad in between my legs on medium. A heated blanket might help because I really am addicted to it.”
@teezubal @MeaganRaquel ♬ original sound – teezubal
The Mary Sue reached out to Teezubal via TikTok comment and direct message.
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