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Frostbite is becoming a real threat across parts of Canada as extreme cold grips the regions, forcing people to bundle up in heavy layers and limit time outdoors.
Here's what you should know about frostbite, its symptoms, stages, and how to treat it, during Kentucky's freezing weather.
The most common places to get frostbite include your cheeks, chin, ears, nose, fingers, toes, and in some rare cases for men, their penis, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Frostbite can damage exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes and cause lifelong, permanent damage to your body. Here's how to recognize its signs.