All about Frostbite
What is Frostbite? Frostbite damages your skin if your skin gets into contact with freezing temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). Getting out during a cold windy winter can also cause frostbite. Frostbite can affect any part of your body but your fingers, toes, nose, and ears are more prone to it. Though it gets well by itself in a few days, in some instances it can cause permanent and irreversible tissue damage, a condition known as necrosis. To prevent frostbite , you need to limit your time outdoors and often warm up your body if you’re exposed to freezing temperatures. If it’s important to go outside during very cold temperature then take precautionary measures such as wearing warm clothes, beanies, and hand gloves. What are the Types of Frostbite? There are no types of frostbite but there are three stages of it that occur gradually including: – Frostnip: It’s the starting and mild form of frostbite that causes numbness in the affected areas. When your skin ...