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What factor can play a role with regards to frostbite?
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Lots: Age wether or not you smoke diabetes vascular problems amount of time area was spouses to cold type of exposure (air vs. Immersion).
Answered 6/16/2013
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Basically: Degree or temp of exposure time of exposure moisture and post thaw treatment as well as blood supply to area.
Answered 12/18/2014
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