It’s freezing cold, beware of frostbite! Are the “family-inherited” remedies for frostbite useful?

The cold wave continues to wreak havoc

Don't force it

Add more clothes to keep warm and prevent frostbite

In the cold winter, please protect exposed skin and wear masks, gloves, windproof earmuffs, etc. when going out. Always keep clothes, shoes and socks dry. If you find signs of frostbite, you can first use some frostbite cream and return to a warm place in time. If the frostbite is serious, please seek medical attention as soon as possible.

" Traditional remedies" cannot cure frostbite

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If you feel you are going to get frostbite, many people will use some "local methods" to treat it, such as rubbing with snow, roasting with fire, etc. This is actually a misunderstanding, which will make the affected area worse and increase the difficulty of treatment.

Rubbing with snow will not only fail to relieve frostbite, but may also aggravate the condition and cause blood clots in the frostbitten area. Since frostbite can affect the sensation of the skin, roasting with fire will not only fail to restore body temperature, but may cause burns and scalds on top of frostbite.