Research
Ice Baths
There is a wealth of scientific research on the benefits of ice baths. Here we share with you a selection of research you could goo through.
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15. West SE, McCalmont TH, North JP. Ice-pack dermatosis: A cold-induced dermatitis with similarities to cold panniculitis and perniosis that histopathologically resembles lupus. JAMA Dermatol. 2013;149(11):1314-1318. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2013.6302