Archive | January, 2012

What is frostbite?

by Amy R. Beach, FNP Frostbite occurs when there is an injury to the skin and underlying tissue that has been exposed to the cold for too long. The most common areas include the hands, feet, nose, cheeks and ears. The symptoms of frostbite can include white and cold skin, numbness, a prickly sensation, stiffness, […]

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