A member asked:

Its harsh winter here in kashmir and i have got severe frost bite over my toes. they are swelled & got red. itchy & peeled off skin while scrubbing.

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Don't scrub!: Most important is to do your best to not get another cold injury to toes, or will be severe (=possible amputation). Keep them clean and dry, padding (/gauze) between toes with change whenever it gets wet or dirty. Keep warm ; good luck!

Answered 1/26/2014

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