It seems that whilst they are called laptops, we should not actually use them on our laps for prolonged periods of time. The heat generated by the underside of the machine is enough to cause a nasty rash, especially if used against bare skin for hours at a time.
The full name for the condition is erythema ab igne, now nicknamed "toasted skin syndrome", and used to be common in people exposed to heat as part of their work, such as bakers and silversmiths. However, it is now being seen in some laptop users.
Where possible, laptops should be placed on a table or hard surface, and should not be placed on naked skin as machine temperatures can reach 50 degrees Celsius and above.
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