Why Do You Get Frostbite?

Why Do You Get Frostbite? Frostbite occurs when skin and underlying tissues freeze. The most common cause of frostbite is exposure to cold-weather conditions. But it can also be caused by direct contact with ice, frozen metal or very cold liquids. How do you treat frostbite? For milder cases of frostbite, take over-the-counter ibuprofen (Advil,