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Necrosis

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Gangrene (Necrosis)

Gangrene Pain Is Not Always Present Gangrene is a condition that develops when tissue dies, due to a bacterial infection, vascular disease such as diabetes, or injury to an area. Tissue death occurs because the blood supply to the area is blocked. “Wet” gangrene is caused by a bacterial infection; “dry” gangrene is caused by …

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Frostbite

Frostbite Tissues Can Freeze When a person is exposed to low temperatures for a period of time, the body reduces blood flow to skin surfaces. The result is that tissues can actually freeze, resulting in the condition known as frostbite. Areas most likely to be affected by frostbite are the hands, feet, ear lobes, nose …