Frostbite – damage to the soft tissues of the body from the cold. Frosts occur in winter at air temperatures below -1, but sometimes even at a temperature of 0 degrees, a person can suffer in the cold. Frostbite affects exposed areas of the body: ears, nose, face or poorly protected limbs, especially fingers. Frostbite is most commonly associated with general body hypothermia. This is a long stay on the street, especially high humidity and strong wind, immobility, long stay in adverse weather conditions. Cardiac or vascular pathology is also the cause of frostbite in humans, alcohol consumption or other intoxications, decreased immunity, excessive hard work, unfavorable shoes and clothing. The healthy lifestyle doctor of the National Hospital Flyura Smailova for the prevention of hypothermia and frostbite provides the following consultations:
You do not need to go for a walk in frosty or windy weather.
Dress for the weather. It is better to wear thicker but comfortable clothes than single-layer ones. There is heat insulating air between the layers. It is necessary to have neck coilers, warm caps and gloves. On a frosty day, wear a handkerchief nose, face, shoulder. Do not go outside in wet clothes. If your clothes are wet, replace them with dry ones as soon as possible. Shoes cannot be kept in the cold as they swell and cannot be put back on. Smoking in the cold weakens the limbs, as nicotine constricts blood vessels and slows blood circulation in the arms and legs. It is better to use fatty and nutrients than moisturizing fats on your hands and face. The doctor also notes that wearing metal jewelry in the cold increases the risk of frostbite on this part of the body.
