Frostbite
A condition in which skin and the tissue just below the skin freeze.
- Usually self-diagnosable
- Lab tests or imaging not required
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
- Critical: needs emergency care
Frostbite mostly affects small, exposed body parts such as fingers and toes.
Rare: Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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