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It freezes it. In severe cases, it can lead to permanent loss of sensation and eventually tissue death as blood vessel become permanently damage. yes it can because it is so cold it burns your skin so it will not let blood come in.

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Dry ice is at -78degrees centigrade, any moisture (water vapour) around it is immediately frozen. This explains the white fumes. When the dry ice comes into contact with your hands, the moisture traces on your hands will freeze, causing the ice to be "planted" onto your hand. Prolonged exposure will lead to frostbite, the best way to take it out is by immersing your finger into warm water or running water.

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It actually freezes it, but the damage is similar in some ways to a burn.

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You quickly wash your hand under a tap water.

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