With temperatures in Connecticut below freezing on Monday morning, here's how to recognize and treat frostbite.
Wear warm, protective garments: Make sure to wear a hat or headband that covers the ears and socks that provide insulation.
You might have experienced signs of frostnip without even knowing that this phenomenon existed. Frostnip happens when the top layer of your skin becomes slightly injured due to ridiculously cold ...
BURLINGTON, VT — Parents have been asking me some cool questions about frostbite and how to recognize it in their children. Let me see if I can warm things up and provide some information on this ...
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - We have all heard the term frostbite but do you actually know what is happening to your skin when frostbite begins to set in? According to Cleveland Clinic Emergency Department ...
If you have frostbite symptoms, it’s like your body’s waving a red flag on behalf of your skin and potentially even the tissues beneath it. Frostbite can cause long-term damage to these areas if it’s ...
Frostnip is a milder form of injury. It usually affects areas that are exposed to the cold, such as the cheeks, nose, ears, fingers, and toes, leaving them red and numb or tingly. Frostnip can be ...
Q: How common is frostbite? What are the signs and how should I treat it? A: People often talk about frostbite; however, frostnip is much more common. Frostbite results in tissue damage, similar to a ...
BURLINGTON, VT — Parents have been asking me some cool questions about frostbite and how to recognize it in their children. Let me see if I can warm things up and provide some information on this ...