Cold-Injured Skin

Cold injury to the skin may cause: Severe pain. Numbness, tingling, or a prickly feeling. Hard, stiff, shiny, or rubbery skin. Cold, pale, white, pink-purple, or blue-gray skin. Blisters or sores.

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Cold-Injured Skin

Cold-Injured Skin

Cold injury to the skin may cause:

  • Severe pain.
  • Numbness, tingling, or a prickly feeling.
  • Hard, stiff, shiny, or rubbery skin.
  • Cold, pale, white, pink-purple, or blue-gray skin.
  • Blisters or sores.

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Current as ofJune 26, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.

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Adam Husney MDKathleen Romito MD

Last Updated

06/26/2019

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