Frostnip & Frostbite – The Basics

Frostnip –
•Usually affects skin on the face, ears, or fingertips.
•Frostnip may cause numbness or blue-white skin color for a short time.
•Normal feeling and color return quickly when you get warm.
•May blister but no permanent tissue damage occurs.

Frostbite –
•Usually affects feet, hands, nose and ears.
•freezing of the skin and the tissues under the skin because of temperatures below
freezing.
•Skin will look pale or blue and feels cold, numb, and stiff or rubbery to the touch.
•Permanent damage is possible based on severity. Amputation may be necessary in the
worst cases.