Frost Burn From Ice Pack

I used a commercial ice pack with gel for about 20 minutes. I hadn't read you needed to put something between the ice pack and my leg. I now have a red mark on my leg and think I have an ice burn. How do I treat it?

Thank you!

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Jul 02, 2008
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Aloe vera or antibiotic ointment
by: Bart - SII

If you only had it on for 20 minutes, you probably do not have a severe burn. Aloe vera or other types of ointment for burns are a good way to treat the area.

It is common for the area to be red after ice application - just keep an eye on it for the next few days and if it doesn't get any better, make sure you get in to see your doctor.

Bart

May 16, 2009
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Burn from single use gel pack
by: Mark L

I used a single use ice pack directly on my leg for about 30 minutes until it was really squishy. I burned my skin. Not just red, but burned it. two days later it still looks like a bad sunburn, but darker. I've been icing my leg for weeks with just ice, but that'll be the last with an ice pack. I've never seen it o that before in all my years in athletics, go figure.

May 18, 2009
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ouch
by: Craig

I have been using ice to treat my plantar fasciitis - unfortunately I left the ice pack on for too long (~30min) and now have a bad case of frostbite on my heel (which is now even more painful to walk on!). I definitely learned my lesson about excessive ice application directly to the skin!

May 20, 2009
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FROST BURN FROM ICE PACK
by: RC

HEY EVERYONE,
SAME THING JUST HAPPENED TO ME. PUT AN ICE PACK ON FOR 20 MINUTES & NOW I HAVE A BURN ON MY LEG. HAVE YOUR BURNS GOTTEN BETTER YET? I'M JUST WONDERING IF I SHOULD WAIT A FEW DAYS & SEE HOW IT GOES, OR IF I SHOULD GO AHEAD & SEE A DOCTOR RIGHT AWAY.

May 22, 2009
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ME TOO Ice pack burn
by: Minster

OMIGOSH, me too just did that this morning. I feel so dumb. I was in a hurry and placed the ice pack directly on my leg...BAD IDEA! Its painful and red. Its right on my shin so I hope that it doesn't turn black.

May 23, 2009
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frost burn
by: truble

I just did the same thing today & its exactly like a sunburn!! I guess I should have put something between my skin and the ice pack. I have never had this happen before & im an athlete!!

May 26, 2009
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frostbitten
by: Anonymous

I did the same thing last night on the bottom of my foot. probably left it on for 30-40 mins and now i cant walk even more than i couldnt before. never again will i apply an ice pack without anything between it and the skin and never for more than 15 minutes.

Jun 03, 2009
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(Sigh...)
by: Anonymous

I don't feel bad anymore. I thought I was completely incompetent to get 'burned' from and 'icepack!!!' I read that we should wait 3-5 days to see if the burn goes away. If it doesn't, DOCTOR, HERE I COME!!!

Jun 11, 2009
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severeburn
by: Anonymous

I was sitting at desk working on AM reports...(was in pain from 2 hours of physical therapy the day before) my neck started burning 20-40 minutes later(?got busy) as if I had some super duty icey/hot on it... took it off...next thing you know I had an area about 8-12" long swollen about 1 inchoff my neck/back...super pain...went to health nurse as the ohs and ahhs stopped it was a severe ice pack burn stage 1... next day, it is black and purple, got a script for silver sulfadiazine from doc. It looks like the worst beating a boxer ever got...pretty scary.. by the way always put a barrier between ice pack and skin. Been icing for years and oh yeah I am a nurse so stupid is....

Jun 11, 2009
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Jun 15, 2009
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Blisters?
by: Anonymous

Did anyone have blisters form with the burn from the ice pack?

Jun 16, 2009
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Burnt top of bum and lower back.
by: Anonymous

Ice Packed my lower back for about 20 mins took it off in horror to see a massive lump of burnt flesh, it still hurts dreading to see what it looks like in the morning.

Jun 16, 2009
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burnt cake :)
by: Anonymous

Wow! I've been having tail bone pain, so I placed an ice pack on my tail bone and a couple of days later I had a huge blue and purple circle burn on my bottom... :( I was so scared I panicked... Unfortunately, it is now a black rough circle... I think it's time for me to see a doctor!

-scared :(

Jun 19, 2009
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Frost Burn From Ice Pack
by: Anonymous

Thanks for all the comments...... Guess I am part of the "too long icing club"...... I did get very bad blisters and still am seeing raw skin and no sign of healing..... Any ideas????

Jun 27, 2009
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Ice pack burns/blisters
by: Anonymous

My hubby tweaked his back moving a couch. I put an ice pack on it and he left it on too long. He has a huge blister and it looks like a 2nd degree burn on his back. He's still in pain from the back, any suggestions?

Jul 01, 2009
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Ice pack burns/blisters
by: Anonymous

I injured my hamstring last night playing sport. Immediately I put an ice pack on for about 20min and applied another about 45min later for another 20min. When I took the ice pack off, my skin had turned hard like leather, it was dark purple and straight away the pain kicked in. This morning I woke up and the back of my leg had swollen to the size of my fist with blisters. I have rubbed Aloe Vera (straight from the plant)onto my skin, within 2 hours the pain and inflammation has reduced. Aloe Vera seems to work!!!

Jul 01, 2009
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Ice pack burns
by: Anonymous

Hi all, I'm the one who's husband tweaked his back and had ice pack burn so bad he had huge blisters.

I had to take him to the Emergency room for some silvadene and sterile wrappings. They also gave him percoset and flexeril for the pain.

I can be very serious if left untreated. If the blisters get too large, they have to be drained.

Keep the area sterile! Yes he's an idiot and forgot to put something between the ice pack and his skin and the 20 minute on 20 minute off rule!

Jul 15, 2009
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Ice Burn!!!!
by: Anonymous

i came from karate and i had a bruise on my leg from fighting. I thought i would put ice on it. i was getting tired of putting ice on my leg so i wrapped an ice pack around my leg. I was caught up watching House and when it was over i took the ice pack off only to find mushy and pale looking skin. It scared me so bad. The skin was icy and i guess frozen? The bruise that was just one inch has now left a mark covering 1/2 of my shin. When it warmed up it was red and now a day later the outline is purple and the inside is a mix of light purple and skin color.i can't even find the bruise anymore. I never would of thought that it would happen and now a bruise that was so small start with has left a mark and and a huge impact. DOES ANYBODY KNOW HOW LONG THAT IT WILL TAKE FOR THE MARK TO GO AWAY?

Jul 16, 2009
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ughhhhh
by: Anonymous

just got done playing baseball and my arm was hurting. so i decided to put some ice on it, hoping that the soreness would go away. i put the ice directly on my skin (which is what ive always done) and when i put it on it started burning. naturally, i thought the burning was my arm healing, turns out, it wasnt. woke up this morning with a big red spot on my arm and now my skin is all leathery. it doesnt hurt that bad, but i could really do without this big mark on my arm. anyone know how long it takes to go away??

Jul 16, 2009
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Ice Pack burn
by: Anonymous

Hi, I'm the one who's hub tweaked his back. I wanted you to know I had to take him to the Emergency room because it turned into 2nd degree burns. He needed to keep the area sterile for 7 days and apply an antibiotic ointment called Silvadene and keep that sterile, too!

If the skin around the blisters starts turning black, don't mess around!

yeah yeah, we all know the golden rule, 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off and keep something between your skin and the ice! Thanks for all the comments!

Jul 20, 2009
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ICE PACK BURN 2ND Degree
by: colin

how many of these burns are from the one time only ice packs that you twist and break and a chemical reaction takes place. It can be from leakage of the contents, that will give you a very nasty 2nd degree. Feel free to email cvsigna@shaw.ca

Jul 22, 2009
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ICE PACK BURN
by: Anonymous

My husband put ice pack on his arm for 20 minutes for pain. When he took it off it looked frozen and swollen. It was red the next day, the 3rd day it also turned into a bruise, 4th day he kept scratching it and it seemed to spread, I took the advice and put aloe vera and antibiotic ointment. Tomorrow I will see what happens for now has anyone trying this got better? Does it go away?

Jul 24, 2009
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gel ice pack...never again
by: Tami

OMG...I just did this last night. My plantar fasciitis was flaring up, so I put a gel pack on my heel for about 15 min., and when I removed that pack, I experienced a horrible pain of burning and stinging inside my heel. I didnt think it was ever going to stop, but it did shortly. This morning my heel is tender to touch and red. Do you think maybe I have what you are calling frostbite? Thanks...I dont feel so bad knowing there are others out there with the same problem..

Jul 28, 2009
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Ice Pack-Shin splint
by: Runner Girl

I tried to cut corner by not reading the directions on how to use the ice pack and now am paying for it.I applied the ice pack directly to my shin splint for about 45 minutes and i ended up burning myself, oh gosh! Its painful. At the moment am using Aloe Vera skin cooling lotion. Hopefult it will help. Please, always read directions!!!

Jul 30, 2009
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Yup me too
by: Anonymous

So got hurt playing a football game this morning (females playing fooball hmm....) well it was no contact and an accident but I ad my shoulder and arm severly taken out. I went to the doc and had my shoulder popped back in, and got some muscle relaxers because it was just muscle damage. But I was old to ice for 15 minutes every chance I got because I was at work, and I put an ice pack on my arm (with two layers of ace bandage under it) and wrapped it on to my arm. Well apparently the pack was so cold, that when I took it off about 20 minutes later, my skin was frozen. I didnt think it was a big deal but then it got puffy, and wa really hot to the touch. Now it is a huge dark bump and it itches. No one has commented back on how long it will be like that...does anyone know?? I am going to try to put some aloe and stuff on it, but I hope it doesn't stay long!!!! God I feel like and idiot. I should have taken it off when I kept complaining it was too cold!!!

Aug 10, 2009
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Even the experts make mistakes...
by: Anonymous

Yep me too. Had been treating a shin bruise from the dog park and got hit again in the same spot so when I got home I put a gel pack on with compression and elevated the leg. I set my timer for 20 minutes, unwrapped and picked my eyeballs up off the floor! Not only was the area hard but looked and felt like Silly Putty. The center was milky-beige in color with a red ring all around. I quickly massaged the area to increase the circulation and soon jumped in the tub. I figured some vasodilation couldn't hurt...didn't help. I'm out now and it basically feels like a bruised sunburn :( . I'm going to take some ibuprofen and rub some aloe on it just for superficial relief. The embarrassing part is I am a physical therapist who uses actual ice on patients daily. I was lazy at home and used the gel pack and didn't check myself throughout the 20min. Good news is I did it to myself and not a patient. Lesson learned.

Aug 13, 2009
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SUCKS
by: Frostbitten

Yeah, I cracked a rib by falling. So I talked to my future mother and law and she told me to ice it, so I did, throughout the night:( Now, three days later, I my stomach where the ice pack was is red and swollen and super painful. I went to the doctor and they gave me some cream, but really there isn't much they can do. They told me to lay off working out which really sucks because that is my one stress reliever. I am really hoping this doesn't take much longer until it goes away. Luckily the area of the redness hasn't gotten any larger.

Aug 20, 2009
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My poor husband
by: Anonymous

my husband used an ice pak, with a cloth wrap on his elbow for no longer than three to four minutes, he took it off because it started to really hurt and be cold...he removed the pack and his arm was red and the area was hard and cold like an ice cube...he developed blisters and sores and it literally looks as if he touched his arm to a hot exhaust pipe or something...we are still quite freaked out about this since it has happened within the past week...we are not sure what to do, some blisters have popped open and are sore and there are still some remaining...is this a defective ice pack...and should we contact the manufacturer?
he is currently deployed in japan and is reliant on the medical staff on his small military base.
thanks! : )

Aug 24, 2009
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Ice burn
by: Anonymous

Hi everyone I'm so glad I found this site as I don't feel quite so dumb knowing I'm not the only one to have done this. I've hurt my ITB band and had a painful sports massage on my leg yesterday and the guy sold me an ice pack...I used it this morning for about 20 mins (without a towel as I didn't think it was getting cold enough!) When i removed it I was horrified to find that my leg was frozen solid! I had a cold shower to slowly warm it back up but it was very painful. I now have a big red rectangular burn on my leg. After reading the comments here I will apply some aloe vera later and fingers crossed make a full recovery else I'll be off to the docs in a few days! Fair enough it does say use a towel but I wish it said "Whatever you do do not use on bare skin as it will burn you"

Aug 24, 2009
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Finger Burn
by: Anonymous

I burned my finger on the grill and got nerve damage which was like an electric shock everytime i picked something up. I managed to overcome this by putting a frozen lamb chop on my finger for 20mins which froze the tip of my finger solid. it burned, then blistered and the nerve damage was not there. So burns are not all bad. even though i did panic that my figner would have to be chopped off it was sol solid!

Aug 25, 2009
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gel pack frost burn
by: Anonymous

After a long walk, I wanted to cool down so I took my flexible freezer gel pack and placed it behind my neck/shoulders.

Left it there for about 30 minutes and thought nothing of it until I was fixing the back of my hair the next morning and saw what appeared to be a bunch of hickies along the top of my shoulders.

One in particular is quite sensitive to the touch. Having to wear collared shirts to hide the marks so I do not have to 'splain anything to anyone ;.)

Aug 31, 2009
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help
by: Anonymous

Everyone nhas shared thier burn stories but can any well tell me how long it takes to heal? and will it have a bad scar? Id say mine looks similar to what your skin looks like if you singed yourself with a curling iron...the skin has turned dark and there are blisters. Please advise

Aug 31, 2009
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help
by: Anonymous

Everyone has shared thier burn stories but can anyone tell me how long it takes to heal? and will it have a bad scar? Id say mine looks similar to what your skin looks like if you singed yourself with a curling iron...the skin has turned dark and there are blisters. Please advise

Sep 01, 2009
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Me Too......
by: Mike Rotch

Sweet its good to see so many people who are just as stupid as me!!! I was playing basketball and got a pretty bad knot in the middle of my right quad. I quit playing and put a gel ice pack on when I got home. Well even though I knew perfectly well NOT to put the pack directly on my skin, I went ahead and did it anyway (under spandex shorts for compression and to keep it in place). I wanted to "turbo cool" it I guess! Anyway I eventually took the pack off and my skin was literally frozen, very stiff and white (whiter than usual even). I rubbed it a bit to get the blood flow going and took some ibuprofin. Now (6 hrs later) its very red and inflamed (puffy). Coincidentally it looks almost like someone branded my leg with the Transformers symbol. Hope it gets better soon. I will try to remember to post again in a few days for all you (most likely every single person who reads this) who did the same stupid thing and are wondering how long till it feels better.

Sep 01, 2009
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upper arm killin me
by: Paul

Use a cold pack on my upper arm late last night.
Thought if i put the ice pack on the matress and roll my upper arm on top that this would take away the pain. IT DID and I FELL ASLEEP! woke up 4am this morning and I'm sure it's a second degree burn...blisters and red. Also may have slight nerve damage - size of tennis ball is kind of numb...maybe

Sep 06, 2009
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ice pack burn
by: Ivan

I thought I was the only idiot to do this. I put the damned ice pack ay too long on my biceps to relieve pain, and I developed a red skin and a quarter size clear blister. I learned my lesson. Read the instructions people.

Sep 10, 2009
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Frost bite from ice pack
by: Anonymous

I just did this to myself last night. ouch!!!!! I thought I would leave it on my hip just a little longer than my doctors reccommended 10 min. and waited to just over fifteen. I also didn't put anything between my skin and the ice pack- they should put a bold print warning on the box or something since it appears to happen to alot of people.....

Sep 10, 2009
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Ice pack blister
by: Ivan

Well, after developing a big blister (about half an egg size)full of clear liquid I decided to go to the doctor. The Dr. drained the blister as much as possible and they put me on oral antibiotics, a painful tetanus shock, and antibacterial cream. 5 days later I still have lots of pain and I will have to take a strong pain killer. My best advice is do not wait, if you have blisters, go to the doc right away!!

Sep 13, 2009
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burned
by: Anonymous

i pitched in my baseball game yesterday and forgot to ice my elbow, so the next day i did...today i literally put ice on it for 10 minutes tops, take it off and my skin is frozen...i got the blood flowing until the frost was gone and now i have a mark of bubbly skin where it was, no redness yet, any help?

Sep 16, 2009
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TENNIS BALL SIZED BLISTER FROM GEL PACK
by: Anonymous

ive had nerve damage to my calf for 5 yrs. use ice daily. bought a new neoprene wrap with a leeve for a gel pack and used it sunday night. now mind you i always fall asleep with ice on my leg because of the pain killers im on...but woke up monday morning with a HUGE blister when i unwrapped the ice wrap. wasnt sure what it was, thought maybe a lister from the material rubbing in my sleep, but now im affraid its a burn from the gel pack....like an idiot i popped it because it was so massive didnt want it to pop inadvertantly anyways. have had it covered with sterile gauze and neosporin, but its developing a yellowish/green drainage and fear i have an infection anyways even after being so careful to keep it sterilized....will check in the morning (day 3) and probably head to the E.R. wish me luck

Sep 28, 2009
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CALF BLISTER FROM ICE PACK
by: Ohio Girl

I had a charlie horse and my husband wrapped my calf with a large ice pack. He was doing me a favor so I didn't want to complain but it was uncomfortable, so he loosened it. It stung a little bit, I fell asleep. A few hours later I woke up and it hurt so I took it off. In the morning it was very red and hard. I went off to work and thought I had like a sunburn-type injury. Later in the day I felt something running down my leg and to my horror I had a two-inch by three-inch blister and the whole affected area is probably four to five inches by two inches...unbelievable. I went doctor and they said I was very lucky, my muscle tissue does not appear to be involved. I will likely have a scar so my leg modeling days are over...hahaha. I have some sensation abnormalities but hopefully that will return to normal. Lesson, NEVER put ice pack directly on skin and, two, there is a reason they say no more than 15 minutes...skin death. I can't believe this is so common

Sep 30, 2009
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ice burn
by: cory

same thig happen to me but i had this for about 3 days so far i have a football game this saturday if the bubble pops or blister u should say. im gonna play this weekend but if it doenst i want play looks like it gonna pop today tho aloe and sliver stuff

Oct 14, 2009
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Yep. Me as well!!
by: Mackie

I suffered a torn groin last night as I did two years ago. I applied a bag of ice from the fridge like I have done in the past. No problem at all. I've just applied a 'Corelce' ice pack and left it on for 30 minutes. Took it off to find my inner thigh completely frozen - hard as rock. Its now extremely red and stinging. I don't feel so bad after reading the above posts. Oh by the way, I've now read the instructions that say 'Do not apply directly to skin'!! But why does it not happen with bags of freezer ice?

Oct 15, 2009
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All healed
by: Anonymous

I did this about 2 days ago. I put the ice pack on my knee for about 10 minutes (I was in a hurry and didn't leave it on for as long as I planned, thank goodness). When I removed it I had a large frozen section on one side of the knee and multiple smaller areas on the other side. The day after it happened the redness was significantly reduced and today (3rd day) it is almost completely gone. The redness is completely gone from the small areas and only a small section of the previously large area is still a little red. I had no blisters or anything so I did not go to a doctor. Unless you develop blisters I would just give it a few days.

Oct 21, 2009
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Nerve Damange
by: Elle

I had 4 dislocated ribs and used ice packs excessively, sometimes for more then an hour at a time and now my back constantly burns and the skin on the outside is numb. Its not going away!!

Oct 23, 2009
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Nine days later and almost better.
by: Mackie

Nine days later and the redness has almost gone. Didn't go to the doctors. There was no blistering just itchy and very tender. Still slightly sore to the touch but nothing too bad.

Oct 26, 2009
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Frost burn from ice pack
by: Bella

yeah yeah yeah...same here lol..thought i was the only dummy lol...ice pack and wrap on my tennis elbow for bout 15 to 20 minutes...purple sensitive patch on elbow now...not horrible thought but sore to touch...ill b more carefull next time..my arm did feel froozen when i took pack off..it wa all numb and stuff...

Nov 22, 2009
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use ice cubes
by: Luis

All last summer I iced my knees after runs with ice cubes in zip locks. I was very comfortable. I just started training for the winter season and used a gel pack and..ouch...freezer burn! I am going back old school.

Nov 23, 2009
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Gel Ice Pack
by: Anonymous

My husband gave my daughter gel pack for her ice treatment. We never thought about it causing ice burn. She put it directly on her ankle for about 30 minutes and just showed me her ankle (2 hours after her ice treatment) and yep it is burned. Guess we will see what it looks like tomorrow. It never crossed my mind that it would burn her. Her physical therapist is going to freak out when she sees her burned ankle. (I guess her ligament pain will now pale in compairison :-(. We feel really bad, and will NEVER use gel pack again.

Nov 23, 2009
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Dec 04, 2009
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ice packs...
by: Anonymous

I used an ice pack on my leg and took it off before it burned me because i'm not an idiot. the things are safe if you aren't stupid

Dec 07, 2009
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Ice Burn
by: Not Stupid

Anonymous must work for an ice pack company . . . I DID put a layer between my knee and the ice pack and still got a burn. I go to the MD tomorrow anyway, so I'll have her look at it. So far, no blisters.

Thanks to all for sharing your info. Good luck!

Dec 17, 2009
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Frost burn too
by: guilty mum

My daughter was stung by an ant on the top of her foot, so I too put an ice pack on it. Stupid me didn't put a cloth in between her foot and the pack. After about 15 minutes I took the pack off to find her foot frozen hard in places and red! It took about three days for her foot to return to normal. Luckily no permanant damage, but I will be more careful in the future. Glad to see I'm not the only one.

Dec 31, 2009
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What happens in the end?
by: Alex

I did it to my back five days ago--one blister the size of a squash ball burst early on, and a few smaller ones later. Nasty looking red, somewhat dark skin around. Been keeping it clean and putting on Neosporin and bandages. I had been abroad and unable to get to a doctor, will do so tomorrow. I sure would like to hear from folks who had this weeks, months, and years ago--what happened, how did the recovery go? How long did it take for the wounds to heal? Did the skin recover? Do you still have pain, or loss of sensation? Is it scared? How badly....and so on. Appreciate any feedback.

Jan 01, 2010
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Long term effects
by: Mackie

In my case it took about 4 weeks for the skin to return to normal. But after about 4 days the pain had gone and it was just discolouration that remained.

Jan 03, 2010
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Gel Pak Bun OUTCOME.....
by: Anonymous

Well I started this thread a long time ago searching for answers and thinking i was the only one out there... i ended up in the emergency room because the burn was so severe. the softball sized blister ruptured and the doctor said I suffered from a 2nd degree ice burn. It had to be sterilized and cleaned and dressing applied 3X daily. I had silvidine cream and anti-biotics. Dr said it was damned good i got there when i did. it was a nasty burn and the infection could have traveled thru my bloodstream. Although I had it very clean it was still posing threat of infection. dont wait goto the hospital!!!!!

Jan 06, 2010
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my burn looked like a mermaid
by: robin

so i got shin spints from working out too hard i got an ice pack that even had the cloth part attached to it but used the other side instead like an idiot i had been doing this everyday for 3 days and it wasnt a problem, put it on today secured to my leg so it wouldnt move i iced past the part where it felt like pins and needles and went numb took it off it started itching super bad and it started to form a shape of what i thougnt looked like a mermaid from the raised skin then the whole part that had contact with the ice pack started to raise up and itch and burn like a mother i have been putting stuff on it but the pain is tourture im glad im not the only one i didnt think this kind of stuff could happen from an ice pack but any way thanks for the help.

Jan 10, 2010
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chilly hips
by: Scasello

Hey Everybody,
I am panic'd, I held the icepack to my hip for 25 mins, Now balls are frozen to my leg. WTF!!! i know this has happended to someone before..... What do I do?

Jan 30, 2010
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OUCH
by: Anonymous

I was sitting in my car and my friend thought my window was rolled up so he decided to take a huge chunk of ice/snowball that was about the size of a softball or larger and threw it at the window(which was actually rolled down) and ended up hitting me in the face and now i have an ice burn and cuts from getting hit..

Feb 23, 2010
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U Guys are wussbags
by: MYOB

God awww u kept ice on for 30 min and got a little ice burn if even that..... try snowboarding for 1 hour in shorts and no jacket then come on here and tell a story about your experience of an ice burn.

Mar 05, 2010
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Ice Burn on the elbow
by: Anonymous

My son applied an ice pack on his elbow last night for about 20 minutes. His elbow in red and a little swollen this morning. He is supposed to pitch tonight. Will he be able to?

Mar 07, 2010
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honey is the solution!
by: track runner

ok so this happened to me - i left the gel ice pack on my heel for too long, and it became extremely tender and very bright red. its been a little less than a week since that happened, and its all back to normal!

DO NOT PUT ALOE VERA on the burn!!! it made my burn worse and hurt more! put some honey on gauze and tape it to the burned area. do this as often as u can - school/work, sleeping, etc. It works amazing, and it started feeling better after just 1 day!

If you're skeptical, check out this article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/health/19real.html

Mar 09, 2010
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ice burn! ouch!!
by: Anonymous

Okay well, the same as everyone on this page...I got an ice burn on my leg. I had an icepack in a ziplock directly on my leg and lost track of time. When I removed it there was a patch on my leg that felt as if the skin was raised that made it feel like a sticker that wus stuck on my leg...Only it wus my skin. I left it alone and then it became a ginomormous, stinging welt. I put some aloe on it and now it resembles a hickey except it hurts. For further reference, just be careful to place something between the ice pack in the skin. I've certainly learned MY lesson!

Mar 13, 2010
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WITW (WHAT IN THE WORLD)
by: ANONYMOUS

I WAS IN A ACCIDENT AND WAS TOLD TO PUT A ICE PACK ON MY LEG FOR SWELLEN (I WAS NOT TOLD TO PUT CLOTH BETWEEN ICE PACKAND THE SKIN) SO I DID A WEEK LATER ONE NIGHT AND IT START HURTING LIKE PINS STICKIN , "ME IT'S HEALING" YAH RIGHT BUT TO MY SURPRISE WHEN I TOOK THE ICE PACK OFF MY LEG THERE WAS A BRUISE THE SIZE OF A PIECE OF ICE IN THE PACK THAT I PUT ON MY LEG, SO I WENT ONLINE TO GET INFO AND FOUND THIS SITE, WENT TO THE PHARMACY AND WAS TOLD TO GET ANTI-BIOTIC AND SOME CREAM APPLY 3X'S A DAY IF IT BURST CLEAN AND THEN PUT A GAUGE ON IT.

PS I'VE LEARN MY LESSION AND KNOW NOW TO ALWAYS PUT SOMETHING BETWEEN ICE PACK AND SKIN, I'LL PROBLY NEVER USE ICE-PACK AGAIN

RESOUGHTS LATER

Mar 19, 2010
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OMFGOSH!!
by: MJ

I cannot believe what i have read. I ...like so many of you i have played sports all my life and never ever thought something like this could happen. My back is my *major* case of pain nowadays so after my 5k walk i iced my back.(i always ice) well this time after 20 min +- icing then i took a nice (for the most part) hot shower. Well when i got out and looked at my lower back it was totally inflamed with red swollen burn marks from where the ice pack was. I couldnt believe it. So this morning i got a little freaked out when it was still there. I am just putting some cortaid on it. Im glad to know that im not the only one out there who has experience this ice pack burn crap! O well live and learn i guess. for sure though keen an eye on it and if it does not get any better go see a doctor :)peace out***