Five ways to treat frostbite

In winter, due to the influence of cold weather, many people will get frostbite, especially some elderly people and children with weaker bodies are more prone to frostbite. For frostbite, everyone should pay attention to effective prevention before winter to minimize the chance of frostbite. However, if you already have frostbite, you must find a way to treat it effectively. So, what are the methods for treating frostbite? Let's take a look.

Many people get frostbite on their hands or faces in winter, which is painful and itchy. Although frostbite can get better on its own when the weather gets warmer, patients hope to cure frostbite as soon as possible to get rid of the trouble. So, what are the methods to treat frostbite?

1. Systemic therapy

(1) Application of vasodilators: niacin 50-100 mg, 3 times a day; cinnarizine (cerebrospinal fluid) 25 mg, 3 times a day; nifedipine (nifedipine) is effective for severe recurrent frostbite 20 mg, 3 times a day, for 8 consecutive days for hand and foot damage.

(2) Vitamin E, 0.1-0.2 g, 3 times a day.

2. The principle of local treatment is to reduce inflammation, swelling and promote local blood circulation.

(1) For those with intact skin lesions: 10% camphor spirit, 10% camphor ointment, turpentine oil, frostbite ointment, honey lard ointment (containing 70% honey and 30% lard), etc. can be selected. Apply 1 to 2 of these ointments 2 to 3 times a day. Soak the affected area in warm water and then apply the ointment. Rub the affected area repeatedly for better results. You can also use 10g each of eggplant stalks, pepper stalks or Qi Ai, wax gourd peel, and cinnamon to boil water and soak in hot water, 1 to 2 times a day, each time for 30 minutes.

(2) For those with ulcers: first clean with 3% boric acid water, then use 10% camphor ointment, frostbite ointment, honey lard ointment, 10% ichthyol ointment, etc. If there is a lot of secretion, use 3% boric acid water to evaporate and apply a pack.

3. Physical therapy: Ultraviolet erythema irradiation 2 to 3 times a week, and it is more effective if it is applied to the skin lesions at the beginning of winter. Local irradiation with helium-neon laser, 2 to 3 times per week, 5 to 15 minutes each time. Audio electrotherapy, once a day, 10 times as a course of treatment, has a certain preventive effect if treated before recurrence each year.

4. Traditional Chinese Medicine

Treatment method: Warming the meridians and dispelling cold, promoting blood circulation and unblocking collaterals.

Prescription: Danggui Sini Decoction or Yanghe Decoction.

5. Local treatment

(1) For those whose ulcers have not been broken, boil 10g each of eggplant stalks, pepper stalks, or mugwort, wax gourd peel, and cinnamon bark in water, and soak in hot water 1 to 2 times a day for 30 minutes each time.

(2) If the wound has already broken, you can use Chinese medicine purple carbuncle ointment or Huadusan ointment.

After reading the above experts' introduction, everyone should have a clearer understanding of the methods for treating frostbite. Generally speaking, there are many methods for treating frostbite. In addition to the common Western medicine treatments, you can also use Chinese medicine or physical therapy. No matter which method is adopted, it is best to treat it under the guidance of a doctor.