I was diagnosed with Frostnip at the VA several years ago. Not fun, not at all. Very painful & long lasting. At this point it is almost instantaneous when I am exposed to the cold. My Father having been a WWII DAV & POW had taught me well about Frostbite but he knew little of nothing concerning Frostnip however what he knew concerning Frostbite has served me well. Running water over the Frostnip is DANGEROUS unless you have someone else to warm & test the water since you really cannot tell how hot it is but it is one of the fastest ways to warm your limbs. I prefer to suffer through a slow warming as it bothers others less who are basically lost at what you are experiencing. Stay away from artificial heat however for as I stated you simply cannot tell how hot it is.
Wearing gloves or socks: before doing so when you know you are going outside or to be exposed to the cold; add a plastic bag first. A simple sandwich bag between your skin & socks or gloves will do wonders to keep you warm. Add hand lotion or O'keeffes (as I prefer) 1st will add an additional layer of insulation & protect the skin better. O'keeffes also protects your face without the fear of it running into your eyes.
The feeling of Frostnip resembles needles being stuck into the various areas affected.
Not fun; not fun at all.
I was diagnosed with Frostnip at the VA several years ago. Not fun, not at all. Very painful & long lasting. At this point it is almost instantaneous when I am exposed to the cold. My Father having been a WWII DAV & POW had taught me well about Frostbite but he knew little of nothing concerning Frostnip however what he knew concerning Frostbite has served me well. Running water over the Frostnip is DANGEROUS unless you have someone else to warm & test the water since you really cannot tell how hot it is but it is one of the fastest ways to warm your limbs. I prefer to suffer through a slow warming as it bothers others less who are basically lost at what you are experiencing. Stay away from artificial heat however for as I stated you simply cannot tell how hot it is.
Wearing gloves or socks: before doing so when you know you are going outside or to be exposed to the cold; add a plastic bag first. A simple sandwich bag between your skin & socks or gloves will do wonders to keep you warm. Add hand lotion or O'keeffes (as I prefer) 1st will add an additional layer of insulation & protect the skin better. O'keeffes also protects your face without the fear of it running into your eyes.
The feeling of Frostnip resembles needles being stuck into the various areas affected.
Not fun; not fun at all.