True freezing of body tissue often accompanies hypothermia. This condition commonly affects the hands, feet, ears, nose, and cheeks - occurs when ice crystals from between the cells of the skin, and then grow by extracting fluid from the cells.
Circulation is obstructed, causing additional damage to the tissue affected.
Wet clothing High Altitudes Loss of blood Race - African Americans are 6 times more likely to get frostbite. Superficial - involves the skin and the tissue just beneath the skin. This area usually feels soft. Deep - the tissue beneath the skin is solid to the touch. This is an extreme emergency and can result in permanent tissue loss.