A member asked:

I was holding icecream cake in hand for about 5 mins 2 days back. my thumb became red in the exposed area and burning but no blisters. is it normal?

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Dr. Jane Lykins answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

"Frost nip": Sounds like you probably got a mild version of frost bite called frost nip. It does not permanently damage the skin, so your symptoms should resolve in a few days.

Answered 9/16/2015

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