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News
Weathering
Winter's
Worst
Posted 8 January
2010
With arctic cold temperatures forecast in Iowa through week’s end, the
Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds Iowans that frigid
conditions are not only uncomfortable; they can also be dangerous.
“It is best to stay inside if possible, but if you must be outdoors
during these extreme conditions, it is very important to protect
yourself against frostbite,” said IDPH Medical Director, Dr. Patricia
Quinlisk. “Cover all skin, including hands, head and ears, neck and
face, if going outdoors for any length of time, even if only for a few
minutes.”
The skin damage cause by frostbite results in a loss of feeling and a
grayish color in affected areas. It most often affects exposed skin and
extremities such as the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, or toes.
Frostbite can permanently damage the skin, causing scarring, and severe
cases can lead to amputation. Signs of frostbite include a white or
grayish-yellow skin area, skin that feels unusually firm or waxy, or
numbness. A person is often unaware of frostbite until someone else
points it out because the frozen tissues are numb.
If you must be outside for any length of time, make sure you check
yourself, others around you, and your children for these signs. If your
skin shows these signs of freezing, go into a warm place immediately.
Warm up frozen/chilled skin by pressing against normal temperature skin
(put cold fingers in arm pits). DO NOT massage frozen/chilled skin, DO
NOT rub with snow, and DO NOT place hot items against skin as this
could cause even more damage. Seek medical attention if skin does not
quickly return to normal color or pain occurs and continues.
More information on frostbite can be found here.
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