T33.0: Superficial frostbite of head
Frostbite involves tissue being damaged by cold. Depending on how badly the tissue has been damaged, a distinction is drawn between superficial and deep frostbite. You have superficial frostbite on your head.
With superficial frostbite, the skin may look pale or reddish-blue, and swell up. Blisters may form on the skin. The site may be painful. You may also have less sensation than normal at the site.
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