Does anyone know what Frostbite is? What Are the Symptoms? Let’s Check Out the Full Review of Frostbite Here

BONSERNEWS.com – The 2023 dry season is starting to occur in several regions in Indonesia.

One thing to watch out for this season is the cold weather that the human body cannot tolerate.

When extreme cold weather occurs during the dry season, if you are not careful, it will cause symptoms which are often referred to as frostbite.

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In frostbite occurs because the air temperature is very cold, causing damage to skin tissue.

Then, frostbite is a medical condition caused by long-term exposure to extreme low temperatures.

Especially on exposed body areas such as hands, feet, nose, and ears.

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According to the Mayo Clinic (mayoclinic.org), the temperature most commonly associated with frostbite is below the freezing point of water, which is below 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit).

At these temperatures, blood vessels in the skin constrict to reduce heat loss and maintain core body temperature.

However, as exposure continues, blood flow to the affected area is reduced, causing serious tissue damage.

Excessive exposure to cold temperatures can cause tissue freezing, which can damage skin surfaces, muscles, blood vessels, and even bones.

Then what are the early symptoms of frostbite? Here’s the review.

Quoted from the Cleveland Clinic, early symptoms of frostbite include numbness, tingling, redness, and pale or grayish skin in the affected area.