In his book The Substitute, released on January 10, Prince Harry reveals that he suffered frostbite on the penis due to the cold during an expedition.
- Depending on the duration of exposure to cold and its intensity, frostbite lesions are more or less deep.
- If you think you have severe frostbite with a red, swollen area and the presence of blisters, hospital care is needed, says L’Assurance Maladie.
the “frozen penis” of Prince Harry is among the biggest revelations in his memoir released yesterday, according to many media who picked up the information.
Frostbite affects all extremities
In March 2011, while on a 230 km charity expedition to the North Pole, he reportedly ended up with frostbite on his cheeks, ears and penis.
For thirteen days, the prince had walked in freezing conditions at the North Pole in the company of four former soldiers wounded in Afghanistan, reports the Sun.
Frostbite causes pain
In his book, Prince Harry explains that he was still suffering during the marriage of his brother Prince William to Kate Middleton and that he feared that a removal of part of the penis would be necessary to treat it.
“Frostbite, caused by exposure to cold, is due to a contraction of the small vessels of the skin to fight against the cold and does not result from the freezing of tissues. They are most often located in the fingers and toes. They are manifested by small red patches, even purplish, which swell and itch. The itching increases when the affected area warms up”, explains theHealth Insurance.
Frostbite: different stages of severity
The earliest stage, frostbite, which the Duke of Sussex outlines in his book, is the easiest to treat especially by warming the affected areas in a lukewarm bath. the DailyMail reports that Prince Harry was treated to a custom-made pillow for his penis to prevent him from re-injuring himself on another trip to Antarctica two years later.