vanman798 - Dec 23, 2008 12:17 pm - Hasn't voted
FrostbiteI was very surprised when after a day (Dec 20, 2008) of skiing at Brighton, Utah (not exactly a cold place -- the temperature was around -8C [17 F]) I ended up with frostbitten cheeks. Read more...
Marcsoltan - Dec 23, 2008 2:56 pm - Voted 10/10
I'm sorry vanmanI certainly hope this is not a permenent injury. I have had my share of frostbite and after forty years, I am still sufferring. However, knowing my weak spots I protect them religiously. For skiing on windy days, I have a Neoprine face mask that I wear that covers my chin and my cheeks. It's thin, like about 2mm in thickness, and it has holes to allow breathing. It verlcros to the back.
Although wind does not cause the actual freezing, it takes the warm air that you produce around your face and replaces it with subfreezing temperatures. I am not sold on the idea of any kind of tape on the skin. It will provide provide some protection, but if any dgree of freezing takes place you could peel off the skin than can lead to infection on top of frostbite.
Anyway, best of luck to you, and I hope the rest of the holiday season goes better for you.
Marc
vanman798 - Dec 23, 2008 4:17 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: I'm sorry vanmanMarcsoltan, you raise a good point about the tape and infection. Definitely worth keeping in mind. I'm healing quickly, and trust all will be well.
Marcsoltan - Dec 23, 2008 5:59 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: I'm sorry vanmanI just thought of a new theory as to the reason for the frostbite. Could it be that your goggles were too tight impeding blood circulation to your cheeks?
Good to hear you are healing fast.
Marc
vanman798 - Dec 23, 2008 6:06 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: I'm sorry vanmanGood idea, but no my googles weren't tight. I was thinking that possibly the breath from my mouth was condensing under my googles adding moisture there. Acutally, I think the sun-block was to blame, as it was the new variable in the equation.
Merry Christmas to you!
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