injuries and poisoning
Frostbite
Diagnosis of Frostbite
A health care provider's examination A history of exposure to cold Frostbite is diagnosed by its typical appearance and occurrence after significant exposure to cold. Sometimes frostbite appears the same as nonfreezing injuries for the first few days. After a period of time, frostbitten tissue develops characteristics that differentiate it from Nonfreezing Tissue Injuries . 