Make a Homemade Heating Pad Hot or Cold Rice- or oatmeal-filled heating pads can be used for both hot and cold therapy.

If you're concerned about your accelerated use of heating pads, think you may have toasted skin syndrome, and want to prevent skin discoloration and other side effects, we got you.

“Toasted skin” syndrome can occur when using a heating pad a lot, but is it serious? Experts explain everything to know.