How to prevent ear frostbite in winter?

The cold weather in the north is coming soon, and the cold, ice and snow can easily cause frostbite to children who love to spend time outdoors.

Frostbite usually occurs when there is low temperature, humidity, poor local blood circulation in the human body, and low body resistance to cold. When the ambient temperature reaches 3°C to 5°C, frostbite may occur. When the temperature drops below 0°C, it is easy to cause frostbite. Humidity can accelerate the heat dissipation of the body surface, so in winter, frostbite is more likely to occur in areas with high humidity than in drier areas. Children are more susceptible to frostbite than adults, not only because their skin loses heat much faster than adults, but also because they are often unwilling to give up the fun of playing outside in the winter.

In the cold winter, in order to prevent children from frostbite, you should check the weather conditions before taking your children out; wear soft, comfortable, warm cotton clothes, gloves, hats, scarves, etc.; or ask your baby to ensure Go back inside every once in a while to warm up. If your child is accidentally frostbitten, you should take careful care to prevent the frostbite from turning into permanent damage.

*Exposed parts of the child's body: Generally, the skin on the hands, feet, auricles, cheeks, etc. will become red, purple, and swollen, and the child will complain of itching and pain.

*Some frostbitten areas may develop blisters, then erosion or scabs.

*The skin in the frostbitten area will be pale, cold, and painful. The child may feel numb and have difficulty moving.

*Frostbite areas may lose consciousness, the skin may be dark in color, and some may even become black and necrotic.

*Severe frostbite may also make children feel dizzy, weak, or even comatose, with the whole body stiff.

When should you take your child to see a doctor?

*For milder frostbite, you do not need to see a doctor. You can soak the frostbitten area with warm water or apply frostbite ointment to the child. In addition, pay attention to keeping warm to avoid further frostbite.

*If erosion and scabs appear on the frostbitten area, you should take your child to see a doctor as soon as possible, and the doctor will provide appropriate treatment.

*If a child develops fever, coma, or freezing, seek emergency medical treatment immediately.

What should I do if my child gets frostbite?

*In the case of severe frostbite, the child should be wrapped in dry clothes immediately and seek emergency medical treatment.