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Frostbite


 
  • For the movie Frostbite - go here: Frostbite (the movie)
  • Frostbite (congelatio in medical terminology) is the medical condition where damage is caused to skin and other tissues due to extreme cold. It is related, but not identical, to hypothermia. The early stages of frostbite are sometimes called "frostnip".

    Related Topics:
    Medical condition - Skin - Tissues - Hypothermia

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    Risk factors include using beta-blockers and having conditions such as diabetes and peripheral neuropathy.

    Related Topics:
    Beta-blocker - Diabetes - Peripheral neuropathy

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