You can also warm the affected area using body heat. For example, use your armpit to warm frostbitten fingers. Don't rub the frostbitten area with snow or massage it at all.
This can cause more damage. Don't use a heating pad, heat lamp, or the heat of a stove, fireplace, or radiator for warming. Since frostbite makes an area numb, you could burn it. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Start Here. Then: Bring your child indoors immediately. Do not try to thaw frostbite unless you're in a warm place warming and then re-exposing frozen skin to cold can cause permanent damage.
Remove wet clothing. Don't rub frostbitten areas — treat them gently. Don't use dry heat — such as a fireplace, oven, or heating pad — to thaw frostbite. This can cause burns. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below.
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This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. See more conditions. First aid Frostbite: First aid. Products and services. Free E-newsletter Subscribe to Housecall Our general interest e-newsletter keeps you up to date on a wide variety of health topics. Rewarming should ideally be carried out under medical supervision — it can be a painful process requiring painkillers and expert medical assessment. The best results are achieved using a whirlpool bath that contains a mild antiseptic.
The affected area should be rewarmed slowly by immersing it in warm, but not hot, water. A bath of water at a temperature of 37C to 39C Rewarming should last at least 30 minutes and only be stopped once the affected body part is a red-purple colour and can be easily moved. This process can be repeated twice a day until there are clear signs that the affected body part is beginning to heal, such as the growth of new skin and the return of normal skin colour.
Depending on the severity of pain, strong painkillers, such as morphine, may be needed. Ibuprofen should also be taken as it has additional protective properties for frostbite. After the frostbitten area has been thawed, it should be gently wrapped in clean bandages, with the fingers and toes separated.
It's very important to keep the skin clean to avoid infection. Too much movement should be avoided, and the limbs should be raised if possible. Avoid walking on affected feet and toes that have been rewarmed, as the tissues will be very delicate.
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