Red ears and hands, even at a lower temperature a problem that is not easy to get rid of. Protect yourself against cold Symptoms of frostbite depends on the same temperature and time of operation. Initially, the skin turns red because the blood vessels expand, to provide an extra portion of heat to parts of the body exposed to cold. Then, however, under the influence of low temperature shrink small blood vessels to close. Pale skin, there is a stinging, tingling, numbness. Ischemia cells. May be the result of temporary or permanent damagen not this, if you properly protect the body by the cold. First of all, get dressed according to the weather. Clothing should be loose enough so as not stemmed the blood circulation, and warmed boots, a thick sole and a bit too big (compressed fast freezing rate). Do not forget about setting up a glove and cap shielding his ears. It is also worth before leaving home face and ears rubbed sunscreen in the winter or ointment with allantoin and vitamin A. These products will protect the skin from freezing like an invisible veil or mask. Heat at home If you feel that your numb feet and hands and nose and ears do not feel right, you'll need as soon as possible to restore normal blood circulation in those parts of the body. In the case of the hands and feet will help you walk, the blurring of hands (without removing the gloves), move your fingers. And how warm face? You must not rub your nose or cheeks snow. At low temperatures it is like sandpaper can cause skin. Also, energetic massage bare hands can be harmful. So what to do? As soon as possible go to a warm room and warm up, but slowly, so as not to expose skin to temperature shock. First, remove the clothing from parts of the body. Wait a few minutes until the skin . Drink in this time of hot tea. Do not massage it places. Prepare a bath. Initially to be a summer (about 25 degrees C). Then, gradually pouring hot water (40 degrees). Instant Access to hot water may aggravate tissue damage. In the absence of hot water (eg mountain shelter) need heat from the body of another person. To stimulate the blood circulation in the frozen ears, cheeks and nose, example is not heated towel on the radiator. If the skin becomes red, you start the stove, it means that it proper blood circulation. However, it is very sore, so it juice of aloe, soothing ointment with vitamin A or an extract of marigold flowers. Accelerate the regeneration of the skin and prevent any after. When a doctor Contact a specialist, if requested: The continuing loss of sensation, even after heating. Bubbles, colorless, bloody or pussy discharge site of skin damage. Swelling and redness of the frozen parts of the body, fever, muscle aches, and dizziness.