Safeguard Your Digits From Frostbite
The early warning signs of frostbite: Skin feels cold, looks pale, and/or hurts. As freezing progresses, the skin gets paler and the pain stops. With more freezing, the skin grows hard, like ice. Serious frostbite may produce skin that looks purple.
If you see early warning signs, stop immediately and warm the cold parts with skin-to-skin contact. Don't rub the cold skin.
Ibuprofen helps prevent clots from forming. Take 400 mg as soon as you suspect frostbite and repeat every 12 hrs.
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