can ice give you a third degree burn
Do not put ice or ice water directly on second-or third-degree burns. If blisters form over the burn, do not break them. These things can cause more damage to the skin.
By Larry Kramer. Ice packs are used sometimes to treat muscle strains or sprains in different parts of the body. These packs if incorrectly used, can cause skin burns which may vary from mild such as first degree burns or more severe such as second and third degree burns.