How To Treat And Prevent Frostbite

Cover Your Head, Ears, Hands, And Feet

It is essential to cover your head, ears, hands, and feet when going out in cold conditions. These parts of the body are first to suffer from frostbite. Blood rushes away from your extremities to keep your core warm in freezing temperatures. It is important to wear hats, earmuffs, scarves, gloves, and insulated shoes when facing these conditions, as doing so ensures the body is sufficiently protected from the cold. Other areas sensitive to frostbite include the nose, cheeks, and lips. Wearing a hat can not only protect the ears from frostbite, but it can also reduce the chances of hypothermia. The majority of the body’s heat escapes through the head, and wearing a hat reduces this heat loss.

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