Frostbite may have met its match. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first medication to treat severe frostbite, the agency announced this week. The drug, iloprost (brand name Aurlumyn) is intended to reduce the risk of finger and toe amputations due to dangerously cold extremities. NEED A 'WINTER RESET'? EXPERTS SHARE
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first medication to treat severe frostbite, the agency announced this week. Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News medical contributor, weighed in.