Frostbite
Frostbite
Dermatologic system
Acneiform eruptions
Desquamation
Diseases and disorders of the hair and nails
Exanthems
Infectious diseases
Cellulitis
Erysipelas
Impetigo
Necrotizing fasciitis
Candida
Malassezia (Tinea versicolor and Seborrhoeic dermatitis)
Pediculus humanus and Phthirus pubis (Lice)
Sarcoptes scabiei (Scabies)
Coxsackievirus
Herpes simplex virus
Human papillomavirus
Poxvirus (Smallpox and Molluscum contagiosum)
Varicella zoster virus
Keratotic disorders
Neoplasms
Papulosquamous disorders
Skin integrity
Vascular abnormalities
Vesiculobullous disease
Other dermatologic disorders
Dermatologic system pathology review
Acneiform skin disorders: Pathology review
Bacterial and viral skin infections: Pathology review
Papulosquamous and inflammatory skin disorders: Pathology review
Pigmentation skin disorders: Pathology review
Skin cancer: Pathology review
Vesiculobullous and desquamating skin disorders: Pathology review
Viral exanthems of childhood: Pathology review
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Frostbite
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Key Takeaways
Frostbite is a medical condition resulting from tissue injury caused by freezing. It most commonly affects the extremities, such as fingers, toes, ears, nose, and cheeks.
Signs and symptoms of frostbite vary depending on how severe the injury is. In less severe cases, there may only be a tingling or numbing sensation. In more severe cases, frostbite can cause extensive tissue damage with blistering and skin peeling. In extreme cases, frostbite can lead to amputation of affected tissues.