Treating frostbite on the feet and toes
Often linked to mountain climbing and other winter activities, frostbite can also occur in anyone exposed to the cold.
Of course, most Quebecers naturally anticipate the onset of winter with some exasperation, but many have no clue about the extent of the damage frostbite can cause.
The extremities of the body are particularly susceptible to drastic drops in temperature, therefore special attention should be paid to the feet.
Read on to learn about medical treatments for frostbite on the toes and feet.
Frostbite, as a true cold burn, is usually treated according to the severity of the lesions it causes.
Two types are generally distinguished: superficial frostbite and deep frostbite.
Superficial frostbite results in redness and the appearance of small blisters on the skin.
Deep frostbite, on the other hand, numbs the skin and paves the way for more damaging lesions such as the death of (…en savoir plus)
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