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Is There Any Treatment For Removing The Peeling Of Skin Caused Due To Skiing Below Zero Temperature?

Hello I was skiing a couple of weeks ago in -16 degrees far height and I got minor frost bite I kept skiing in below zero temp for the rest of the week and have bean skiing almost every day science then and now my skin has started to peel off is there any way of treating it so I can keep skiing woth out having to worry about it?
Mon, 20 Jan 2014
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Hi,
The major treatment of frost bite consists of a controlled temprature bath,so as to reduce tissue damage. During the procedure, pain is aggravated,which needs medical management,along with IV fluids & other therapies to save tissues from necrosis.So Do not worm the affected area unless you are in a hospital.
At the most you can apply aloevera ointment ,bandage the affected area wit sterile bandage,placing cotton between affected fingers( to avoid friction)
So my advice to you is to take a break in skiing for awhile, go to a hospital, take doctor's help for treating /removing peeling off skin.
Next time when you go for skiing adopt preventive majors-
Be positive,avoid depression,Have a friend with you. don't be alone,
Wear dress for for the weather, it should be loose fitting-( tight fitting dress may obstruct blood circulation,double socks,water proof shoes,
Keep hands,feet nose,face covered.
Avoid alcohol/tobacoo.
Thanks
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Is There Any Treatment For Removing The Peeling Of Skin Caused Due To Skiing Below Zero Temperature?

Hi, The major treatment of frost bite consists of a controlled temprature bath,so as to reduce tissue damage. During the procedure, pain is aggravated,which needs medical management,along with IV fluids & other therapies to save tissues from necrosis.So Do not worm the affected area unless you are in a hospital. At the most you can apply aloevera ointment ,bandage the affected area wit sterile bandage,placing cotton between affected fingers( to avoid friction) So my advice to you is to take a break in skiing for awhile, go to a hospital, take doctor s help for treating /removing peeling off skin. Next time when you go for skiing adopt preventive majors- Be positive,avoid depression,Have a friend with you. don t be alone, Wear dress for for the weather, it should be loose fitting-( tight fitting dress may obstruct blood circulation,double socks,water proof shoes, Keep hands,feet nose,face covered. Avoid alcohol/tobacoo. Thanks