After the historic snowfall, dangerously low temperatures crept into the Pittsburgh region, bringing a hidden danger that can turn painful in seconds: frostbite.
However, there are ways people can protect themselves or take necessary steps if they believe they contracted frostbite.
What is frostbite?
“(Frostbite) is basically the changes of skin that could occur when exposed to prolonged extremes and temperatures,” said Dr. Brent Rau, the medical director of emergency medicine at Allegheny General Hospital.
Dr. Rau explained that there are various degrees of frostbite, and exposed parts of your body are the most prone, like the face…