| Early features (Plate 23a) . | Late features (Plate 23b) . |
|---|---|
Affected part feels cold and possibly painful | White and waxy skin with distinct demarcation from uninjured tissues |
Continued freezing produces paraesthesia and/or numbness | Woody, insensate tissues |
Areas of blanching blending into areas of apparently uninjured skin | Progression to bruising and blister formation (usually upon thawing) |
| Early features (Plate 23a) . | Late features (Plate 23b) . |
|---|---|
Affected part feels cold and possibly painful | White and waxy skin with distinct demarcation from uninjured tissues |
Continued freezing produces paraesthesia and/or numbness | Woody, insensate tissues |
Areas of blanching blending into areas of apparently uninjured skin | Progression to bruising and blister formation (usually upon thawing) |
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