First Aid for Heat and Cold Exposure

Whether you're exposed to the elements unexpectedly or not, issues such as dehydration, heat stroke, and frostbite can strike. Learn the signs and what to do if you're affected.
Female nurse reading thermometer
How Hypothermia Is Diagnosed
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
cold woman, winter, thyroid, winterizing your thyroid
Hypothermia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Prevention
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Treating chemical burns
How to Treat Chemical Burns and When to Seek Professional Care
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Doctor treating a hand burn
What You Should Know About Silvadene Cream
Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD
A man getting his arm wound taken care of
Learn How to Quickly Treat Burns at Home Regardless of Severity
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Woman snowshoeingon snow field
The Symptoms of Frostbite You Should Watch Out For
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Toddler Holds Foot and Toes after Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
How to Treat Rug Burns Depending on Their Severity
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Female athlete drinking water.
Thirsty? The Ins and Outs of Dehydration
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
broken down in snow
What to Do if You Think It's Hypothermia
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Rescuers practicing an ice rescue
How to Stay Above the Ice on Frozen Lakes
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
A woman rubbing a wet towel on her severe sunburn
Calculating the Amount of Skin Burned Using the Rule of Nines
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Midsection Of Woman Holding Ice Pack On Hand
Avoid Placing Ice Packs Directly on Your Skin to Avoid Frostbite
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Mature Man Outdoors in Nature on a Cold Winter Day
How to Treat Frostbite
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
woman drinking hot beverage
First Aid for a Burned Tongue
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
A man who wore a wedding ring got a doctor to receive an allowance for injury.
Photo Gallery of Second-Degree Burns
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Fresh aloe vera stem and gel on wooden table, skin therapy concept, copy space
4 Natural Remedies for Sunburn Relief
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Sweaty dude
First Aid for Too Much Sun Exposure
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
different degrees of burn
Determining the Severity of a Burn by Depth and Surface Area
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
A woman holding a cold water bottle against her forehead
How to Tell If Someone Has Heat Exhaustion
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Coast guard ice rescue training
5 Steps for Rescuing Someone Who Has Fallen Through Ice
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
England - London - Three city office workers sunbathe during hot lunchtime
How to Treat Heat Stroke
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Italy, Trentino, man receiving cup of water during a running competition near Lake Garda
Causes and Treatment of Hyponatremia
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Burnt fingers
Do You Know How to Recognize Frostbite?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
heat stroke remedies
Tips to Stay Cool and Prevent Dehydration
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
young woman with cold hands due to Raynaud's syndrome
What Is Raynaud's Syndrome?
Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD