Suggest Treatment For Skin Peeling Caused By Frost Bite

Posted on Sun, 14 Sep 2014

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Sun, 14 Sep 2014 Answered on

Tue, 7 Oct 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : Hi. I received what I believe to be a mild case of frostbite on my hand about 2 weeks ago. Yesterday the skin started to peel. What should I do?

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is healing well, nothing to be done

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read your query in detail and seen the attached picture.

The skin starts peeling off in two weeks time. Your frostbite is mild degree with no involvement of deeper structures. You do not have to do anything specific for it. The skin will start getting back to normal and after 4 weeks it is completely healed. The actual texture of the skin might take two months to get back to normal.

Please avoid using strong soaps and detergent on your hands and you must avoid handling acids.

Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D