Frostbitten skin
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Frostbitten skin
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Frostbite is more likely to affect the ring finger, pinky finger, the tips of the fingers, and the outside of the hand, which are harder to keep warm. Frostbite will cause the skin to turn white or blue.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Last Updated | July 5, 2007 |
| Last updated: | July 05, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
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