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In this case, we present an unusual instance of iatrogenic frostbite in a 23-year-old active duty United States Navy Sailor. The patient required a diverse range of treatment modalities, including pain management, sildenafil, nitroglycerine paste, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The implemented treatment regimen resulted in significant clinical improvements with minimal long-term structural damage. This case underscores the clinical value of establishing clear management guidelines for cryotherapy administration in cutaneous conditions. 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