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Originally Posted by rfinney
No, the concern is not with infection. Ice can cause a burn or abrasion at the site, and it is not desirable in the area of an open wound. You can create further damage or retard healing.
rafi
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OK. We'll just differ on this detail. I've used it on blistered skin after hikes. As soon as the ice touches the skin, it begins to melt and almost instantly becomes smooth and silky so abrasion isn't an issue. My experience is that massage with ice in a cup dramatically promotes healing.
Of course, if anybody has any concern about the use of ice massage they can consult with their physician, who may just guess on this and present an opinion less useful or authoritative than yours or mine.
