“It seems to be anybody and everybody,” Maupin said. “Nobody is immune to the cold.”
The American Academy of Dermatology offers the following information to protect yourself from frostbite:
- Dress is loose, light, comfortable layers
- Protect your feet and toes
- Protect your head
- Protect your hands
- Make sure snow doesn't get inside your boots or clothing
- Keep yourself hydrated
- Recognize symptoms of frostbite.
The first signs of frostbite include redness and a stinging, burning, throbbing or prickling sensation followed by numbness, the academy of dermatology said.
Maupin said if you suspect frostbite is developing it is not a good idea to run hot water on the body part, but instead get yourself into a warm area to warm the body part up.
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