What should I do if my child has frostbite on his face?

Children's health is of great concern to their families. Many children like to go out to play snowball fights or other games in the cold winter. If they do not pay attention to keeping warm, they will easily get cold. Frostbite is very common. So what should we do if a child gets frostbite on his face? Children's skin is very tender. Once frostbite occurs, it must be dealt with as soon as possible, and corresponding protective measures must be taken.

Chilblains often occur in the distal parts of the body far away from the heart, such as the hands, feet, and earlobes. These areas have less subcutaneous fat and small blood vessels with less blood flow. In addition, people often neglect to wear cotton shoes and gloves in early winter or early spring, so frostbite often occurs. In addition to the cold factor, frostbite may also be caused by damp shoes and socks, shoes that are too small and too tight, malnutrition, excessive fatigue, and lack of local activity. The occurrence of frostbite is also related to malnutrition, lack of exercise, weather changes, environmental factors and other factors.

If frostbite has occurred, it should be treated promptly. Early frostbite can be rewarmed with hot water. That is, immerse the affected area in 38-42℃ hot water, 3 times a day, half an hour each time, so that the temperature of the frozen part can be restored to the normal skin temperature as soon as possible, when the skin turns red. Local hot compresses can be applied to areas that are inconvenient to soak. You can also apply 1%, 2% iodine, turpentine and frostbite cream externally. If the frostbite has broken, wash it with hydrogen peroxide and then apply antibiotic ointment, such as tetracycline, neomycin, ichthyol ointment, etc., which can play a role in treating frostbite.

In extremely cold weather, doors and windows should be closed, and cotton curtains should be added to create an antifreeze environment; when the baby is going outdoors, you must pay attention to whether the baby is properly kept warm, such as whether the clothes are cold-proof, especially for parts that are frequently exposed. You can apply skin care oil appropriately to protect the skin. Dress your children in cotton shoes, cotton clothes, gloves, scarves and other warm clothing. Clothes should be loose, preferably fluffy cotton or down jackets; do not wear shoes that are too hard or too crowded, otherwise it will affect the blood circulation of the feet and easily cause frostbite; socks should absorb sweat and be changed in time to avoid frostbite on the feet due to moisture.

The above article gives a clear introduction on what to do if a child gets frostbite on his face. I believe everyone has the idea in mind. Families must always ensure the health and safety of their children and take good care of their daily lives. You can go out and play appropriately in the cold winter, but you must pay attention to keeping warm and avoid frostbite.