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How To Treat Frostbite?
my 13 yr old daughter seems to be exhibiting mild frostbite symptoms on her calf. The skin is red and hard. Tingling sensation became rather painful. She is going to soak it in warm water in the tub. I have her elevating it. She says there is minor small blistering. I am not with her. She is at home alone. What eltse should I do?
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
Hi., i have read you query and according to me u should prick blister but do not remove skin and after that you do dressing with antiseptic lotion or cream. You should also give cefadroxil according to weight. Thanks for using HCM
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