Request medical assistance for immersion hypothermia as soon as possible. Frostbite Frostbite is damage to the skin due to continued exposure to severe cold. The areas most commonly affected are the hands, feet, ears, nose, and cheeks. Frostbite is classified as incipient, superficial, or deep. Incipient frostbite affects the tips of the ears, nose, cheeks, toes, and fingers.
Casualties normally are unaware of the injury.
Move the casualty to a warm area. Warm the affected areas with a buddy's body heat, or by immersing in warm water. Do not rub or massage affected areas . Frostbite requires professional medical attention as soon as possible. Superficial Frostbite Superficial frostbite affects the surface of the skin and the tissue beneath.