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GlossaryFrostbite

medical condition where skin and tissues freeze from extreme cold

Frostbite is a medical condition where skin and underlying tissues freeze due to prolonged exposure to extremely cold temperatures. It typically affects extremities like fingers, toes, nose, and ears, leading to symptoms such as numbness, discoloration, and in severe cases, tissue death. Immediate treatment involves gradual rewarming and medical care to prevent complications like infection or permanent damage.

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research Skin Conditions in Figure Skaters, Ice-Hockey Players and Speed Skaters

48 citations , October 2011 in “Sports Medicine”

Ice-skating athletes often have skin problems due to cold, infections, and inflammation, needing careful treatment and prevention.

research Cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19: a systematic review and analysis of individual patient-level data

26 citations , January 2020 in “Dermatology Online Journal”

Certain skin rashes can indicate COVID-19 severity, with chilblains-like rashes linked to milder cases and livedoid patterns to more severe cases.

research Cold thermal injury from cold caps used for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia

22 citations , May 2016 in “Breast cancer research and treatment”

Some patients using cold caps to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy got mild scalp injuries similar to frostbite.

research Dermatological problems in the football player

6 citations , July 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Football players can get many skin conditions from their sport, which need different treatments and can be prevented with good hygiene and protection.

research Dermatology Issues in Sports

3 citations , July 2017 in “Current sports medicine reports”

Athletes can experience various skin issues, which can be treated and prevented with appropriate care and protective measures.

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