Frostbite: Know the signs and symptoms

When old man winter comes to town, it's important to make sure you and your family are ready for more than just a heavy snow fall. We recently got this email from a concerned parent. Dear Dr. Manny, My kids wait about 10-15 minutes for their school bus every morning, should I be worried that they could get frostbite while they wait? Frostbite is a serious medical condition that occurs when the skin and underlying tissues literally freeze. Since kids lose more heat from their skin than adults, they are at an increased risk for developing the condition.