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Suggest Treatment For Frost Bite Of A 12 Year Old

Hello doctor, We ve been 2 years now here in Saskatchewan and this is my daughter first time to experience a frostbite on her lip.She is 12 years old, 5 2 in height and 80 lbs in weight. May we know what should we do. Thank you very much for your advice. doris
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi

Welcome to the HCM

I understand your concerns but don't worry. The most important thing is prevention of any further cold exposure. So, move to warmer climate if possible. For treating frost bite which has occurred, you may take the following measures:
1. Warm lip by applying cloth or gauze dipped in warm water. Avoid repeated cold - thaw cycles as they are more damaging.
2. Give a pain killer such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen every 6-8 hourly to relieve pain.
3. In case the injury is deep, then consult a plastic surgeon immediately for care and management required as per the intensity of damage.

Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you any further questions.

Take care

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Suggest Treatment For Frost Bite Of A 12 Year Old

Hi Welcome to the HCM I understand your concerns but don t worry. The most important thing is prevention of any further cold exposure. So, move to warmer climate if possible. For treating frost bite which has occurred, you may take the following measures: 1. Warm lip by applying cloth or gauze dipped in warm water. Avoid repeated cold - thaw cycles as they are more damaging. 2. Give a pain killer such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen every 6-8 hourly to relieve pain. 3. In case the injury is deep, then consult a plastic surgeon immediately for care and management required as per the intensity of damage. Hopefully this will help you. I would be happy to help you any further questions. Take care