Ok saturday i was freezing and on t.v it was said that the temperature outside is deadly, and any revealed skin for 20mins can have a chance of getting frost bite. So that day i got locked out for 40mins and my knuckles are redish and my pinky knuckle is red and blackish down half way from my knuckle, and the skin is really dry, and it can burn once in a while. Is this a minor case of frost bite?
2007-02-05 02:00:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
If its blackish then it isnt minor, get medical attention ASAP!
2007-02-05 02:03:11 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Gradually warming the affected skin is key to treating frostbite. To do so: Protect your skin from further exposure. If you're outside, warm frostbitten hands by tucking them into your armpits. Protect your face, nose or ears by covering the area with dry, gloved hands. Don't rub the affected area and never rub snow on frostbitten skin. Get out of the cold. Once you're indoors, remove wet clothes. Gradually warm frostbitten areas. Put frostbitten hands or feet in warm water — 104 to 107.6 F (40 to 42 C). Wrap or cover other areas in a warm blanket. Don't use direct heat, such as a stove, heat lamp, fireplace or heating pad, because these can cause burns before you feel them on your numb skin. Don't walk on frostbitten feet or toes if possible. This further damages the tissue. If there's any chance the affected areas will freeze again, don't thaw them. If they're already thawed, wrap them up so that they don't become frozen again. Get emergency medical help. If numbness or sustained pain remains during warming or if blisters develop, seek medical attention.
2016-03-29 05:53:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are still having these colors of skin and the burning you need to go to ER or your doc ASAP and get this checked out. This sounds much more serious than a minor case of frostbite.
2007-02-05 02:03:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, The first thing to look at in frostbite is the blackness of the skin. The area in which it is black, Is it tender? If so I would see a doctor. I hope this helped
2007-02-05 02:04:37 · answer #4 · answered by ryanch1201 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds a bit more than a "minor" case. I had minor frostbite on my ears before, which caused them to peel, but not turn black. You really need to seek medical attention.
2007-02-05 02:06:55 · answer #5 · answered by Sherral 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, it sounds to me like it is a case of frost bite.
2007-02-05 02:08:04 · answer #6 · answered by Vickie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like frost bite..if you see blackish, that means that part of the tissue is already destroyed..Go see a doc!
2007-02-05 02:25:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have chilblains,If you had real frostbite your fingers would Be a dark Black Blue,If you are in pain go to your GP..
2007-02-05 02:05:57 · answer #8 · answered by Bella 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Minor is bright red or white. Major is black. Get your rear end to the hospital and get it checked out.
2007-02-05 02:09:35 · answer #9 · answered by SGT. D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite possibly. The one thing I remember from getting frostbite was that it hurt like hell.
2007-02-05 02:04:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋