Why does frostbite make your skin turn black?

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I know what happens to the cells in that they freeze then burst. What I was wondering was why it makes your limb/digit turn black.

2006-06-25 19:13:13 · 2 answers · asked by Curtysaurus Rex 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health

Because the tissue is dying.

2006-06-25 19:18:50 · answer #1 · answered by kc_warpaint 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

does it? I know after cells multiply to cover a space, they are usually black at first. because they are new cells

2006-06-25 19:17:37 · answer #2 · answered by tebuny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋