The US Food and Drug Administration has just approved the first ever drug to treat frostbite: iloprost.
Academic rigor, journalistic flair
Articles on Frostbite
Displaying all articles
Dogs might have furry coats, but they can still get cold when the temperature drops.
How to protect your extremities to avoid frostbite in cold weather.
The bizarre case of a Pret a Manger employee being stuck in a -18°C freezer for two-and-a-half hours highlights the dangers of cold temperatures.
Layering on winter gear is annoying. But with temperatures reaching minus 50 in some parts of the country, it is essential to protect your skin from frostbite, which can happen in minutes.
Top contributors
-
Professor and Director of the Clinical Anatomy Learning Centre, Lancaster University
-
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
-
Health Sciences Assistant Professor of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
-
Lecturer in Pharmacology, Lancaster University
