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  2. How to prevent frostbite at this first warning sign - AOL

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    Indicators of frostnip include skin that appears red and that tingles or feels numb, and parents should pay attention to the coloring of their kids' cheeks, ears, nose, fingers and toes -- all ...

  3. Frostbite - Wikipedia

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    Early symptoms include a colorless appearance of the skin, a hard texture, and painless rewarming. Later, the skin becomes black and mummified. The amount of permanent damage can take one month or more to determine. Autoamputation can occur after two months. [10] Fourth degree frostbite in a homeless patient five days after freezing conditions.

  4. Cold injury - Wikipedia

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    Frostbite Areas that are usually affected include cheeks, ears, nose and fingers and toes. Frostbite is often preceded by frostnip. [12] The symptoms of frostbite progress with prolonged exposure to cold. Historically, frostbite has been classified by degrees according to skin and sensation changes, similar to burn classifications.

  5. Here are some tips for recognizing and preventing hypothermia ...

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  6. US FDA approves first treatment for severe frostbite - AOL

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    Severe frostbite, when both the skin and underlying tissue are frozen and blood flow stops, sometimes requires amputation. Patients were divided into three treatment groups in the trial.

  7. Non-freezing cold injury - Wikipedia

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    Non-freezing cold injuries (NFCI) is a class of tissue damage caused by sustained exposure to low temperature without actual freezing. [1] There are several forms of NFCI, and the common names may refer to the circumstances in which they commonly occur or were first described, such as trench foot, which was named after its association with trench warfare.

  8. Aerosol burn - Wikipedia

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    When the skin thaws, pain and severe discomfort can occur in the affected area. [7] There may be a smell of aerosol products such as deodorant around the affected area, the injury may itch or be painful, the skin may freeze and become hardened, blisters may form on the area, and the flesh can become red and swollen.

  9. KC hospitals treat influx of patients with frostbite, warn of ...

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    The hospital treated 11 cases of frostbite in the last week, sending 9 severe cases to the Burnett Burn Center. Two of its patients were found outside in the snow last week. One patient was ...