Frostbite: Diagnosis & Tests (Frozen Fingers, Toes, OR Nose, COLD-Induced Injury)

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Alternate Names : Frozen Fingers, Toes, OR Nose, COLD-Induced Injury

Usually, a healthcare provider diagnoses frostbite if:

a person reports exposure to extreme cold and a feeling of pins and needles followed by numbness

skin in the injured area has a change in color or thickness

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Author: James Broomfield, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 07/27/01

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