If the victim is alert, give small quantities of warm food or drink. Never give liquids or food to someone who is unconscious because they may choke. Never give them alcoholic beverages. According to the Ohio Department of Health, keep the skin protected from the cold and wind by wearing warm, windproof clothing. A person usually feels no pain at this stage.
Superficial frostbite involves the skin and tissues beneath the surface.
The skin appears white, waxy and firm, although the tissue beneath it remains soft. Deep frostbite involves skin, tissue, muscle and bone. Frost-nip can usually be reversed without permanent damage. People suffering from superficial frostbite should come in from the cold and re-warm the affected parts of the body. Stinging, burning pain and superficial blisters may occur.