Frostbite : Causes

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Causes could include:
Frostbite occurs when the skin and body tissues are exposed to cold temperature for a prolonged period of time. Hands, feet, noses, and ears are most likely to be affected. Although anyone who is exposed to freezing cold for a prolonged period of ...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 19, 2008
Frostbite is localized tissue injury that occurs because of exposure to freezing or near freezing temperatures. Frostnip is a milder cold injury that does not cause tissue loss.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Frostbite is damage to the skin and other tissues caused by freezing. Frostnip is a mild form of this cold injury.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Frostbite is the term for damage to the skin and other tissues caused by freezing. Frostnip is a mild form of cold injury.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Cold injuries include frostbite and frostnip. Frostbite is the term for damage to skin and other tissues caused by freezing.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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