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I was icing my shin with a frozen bag of ice and when i took it off my skin seemed frozen and now i have a pink burn. should i go to the doctors?

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Wait a few days: You probably overdid it with the ice, but the damage sound s superficial. Wait a few days and see if it disappears which it most likely will. If still present after 3-5 days, you might consider a doctors expertise.

Answered 8/6/2017

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A member asked:

I was icing my shin with a frozen bag of ice and when i took it off my skin seemed frozen and now i have a pink burn. should i go to the doctors?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

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