Keep a barrier, such as a blanket, towel or clothing between the person and the heat source. I the person is alert, give them warm liquids. Get medical treatment for the victim immediately. Handle the person gently until medical help arrives. Frostbite occurs when parts of the body actually freeze.
Ice crystals form inside the skin.
This can destroy the tissue and kill the affected part. The areas most often affected are the ears, nose, fingers and toes. Frostbitten areas in white-skinned people turn reddish and can be painful. Frostbitten areas turn pale on dark-skinned people. The pain subsides and the area can become numb.