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Oh dear. I don’t think this poster’s friend would have been a happy camper after this event. The reason you shouldn’t pour warm water on frostbite is that it could cause more damage to the tissue that has been frozen. You need to restore warmth and feeling to your hand gradually.

On the other hand, you should not put ice-cold water over your hand if it has been burnt because it will decrease blood flow and get in the way of the healing process. Cool water is the best thing, as much like with frostbite, you want to move your body away from the extreme temperature gradually.