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depending on how badly but all together frostbite is worst because you have to most likely amputate the infected area while a burn can be just a stove burn that will heal in a week.

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How do you get rid of carbon dioxide burns?

The only "carbon dioxide burns" I am familiar with are those from handling dry ice. As such they are equivalent to "frostbite", i.e. they are a result of freezing tissue. They should be treated like frostbite. Very mild "burns" can be treated by gently warming the affected area and then bandaging it. More severe "burns" need a doctor's attention.


How do you get rid of carbon dioxide?

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Do adults and children react the same to frostbite?

No; because children are more susceptible to worse damage from frostbite.


What are the different stages of frostbite?

The three stages are usually called frostnip, superficial frostbite, and deep frostbite. In stage 1 (frostnip), the skin reddens and then turns white. The area may feel numb. In the second stage of frostbite(superficial), the external layer of skin is frozen, but underneath is still soft. The area may appear grayish-yellow. In the final stage of frostbite(deep frostbite) the entire area is solid, and may appear grayish-blue.


Can wind chill cause frostbite?

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