10 Frostbite Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #4: Pain Around the Exposed Area
The feet, hands, ears, and nose are particularly prone to frostbite due to their location away from the body’s core. A mild exposure to extremely cold temperatures generates pain and skin irritation in the affected area. A greater exposure leads to a burning sensation, numbness, and blistering of the skin, which are all reversible if only the outer skin layer is damaged.
However, if the exposure continues, permanent damage will occur. The pain will become more intense, accompanied by a complete loss of sensation and irreversible damage to all skin layers and the structures underneath, including arteries, muscles, and tendons.
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