A member asked:

This morning put an ice pack on bare skin. skin is red like a welt, no pain, no blisters and feeling is normal should i be concerned with the welt?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Well, actually ice: Can injure the skin. Try applying the ice over a thin towel and limit ice application to 15 minutes.

Answered 11/12/2013

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