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What are the reasons behind frostbite?​

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Frostbite is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues.

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Step-by-step explanation:

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, freezing metals or very cold liquids

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