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A member asked:
How do i know if i have frostbite?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Frostbite: Redness and swelling and pain. Get evaluated keep away from extreme temperature even heat, keep clean consider topical antibiotics and avoid repeat exposure to cold. Seek medical attention...See the picture frostbite is likea burn.
Answered 6/20/2014
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See below: Pain, burning, change in skin color, peeling of skin. Can depend on degree of frostbite. See a doctor if concerned
Answered 8/3/2014
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