Watching Everest documentaries, why is amputation the only cure for severe frost bite?

Question

I would think the body would heal when it gets warm or medical technology is advanced enough to allow some healing.

In: Biology

Answer 1

The FDA has just approved the first medication to treat severe frostbite! https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-medication-treat-severe-frostbite