Prince Harry admitted yesterday that he suffers from a frozen penis in one of his more bizarre revelations buried in his new memoir.
In ‘Spare’, his explosive book which accidentally went on sale in Spain yesterday, the Duke of Sussex admitted that he was struck by the early stages of the disease during William and Kate’s wedding in April 2011.
It followed his 200-mile “Walking with the Wounded” expedition in March 2011, during which he trekked to the North Pole with four ex-soldiers wounded in Afghanistan.
The frostbite affected his cheeks, ears and genitals, he claimed.
Prince Harry (above) admitted to suffering from a frozen penis in March 2011 after a 200-mile expedition trek to the North Pole. Pictured above on March 29, 2011 on the island of Spitsbergen before leaving for the North Pole
During the 200-mile expedition in March 2011, he embarked on the trek with four ex-soldiers who had been wounded in Afghanistan. Pictured above on the island of Spitsbergen on 30 March 2011 before we left for the North Pole
The Duke of Sussex admitted that he was struck by the disease during William and Kate’s wedding in April 2011. Above with the Prince of Wales on his wedding day
While Harry’s ears and cheeks healed quickly, he was still recovering from his “toddler” injuries while attending his brother’s wedding, he wrote.
In translated extracts from the autobiography seen by MailOnline, the Duke of Sussex also revealed that he applied an Elizabeth Arden cream – a favorite of the late Princess Diana – to his penis after it was recommended to him by a friend is.
One of the most popular products in the beauty world, the brand’s Eight Hour Skin Protectant cream is known for its moisturizing properties.
It contains a blend of petroleum jelly and vitamin E that is said to soothe dry skin.
As the skin affected by frostbite heals, it may dry out and crack. It could take him six months to fully recover, according to the NHS.
While Harry did not specify exactly why the cream was recommended to him, the US-based Mayo Clinic says: “Some people find applying aloe vera gel or lotion to the affected area soothing.”
The Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Skin Protectant Creme is known for its versatile moisturizing properties
Harry also secretly visited a doctor in Harley Street after fears he might have to undergo a partial penectomy – removal of part of the penis.
But the doctor told the prince that “time is the most powerful cure,” he wrote.
The Duke of Sussex’s revelations sparked an outcry among social media users and flooded the internet with memes.
But it’s actually not as bizarre as one might think.
24-year-old Finnish skier Remi Lindholm suffered frostbite on his penis while competing at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
After battling brutally freezing temperatures and strong winds during the men’s 50km race, he was forced to use a heat pack at the end of the race.
It was the second time Lindholm had suffered the painful injury during a race following a similar incident in Ruka, Finland in 2021.
“The pain was unbearable,” he told Finnish media after the race.
Meanwhile, the Swedish cross-country runner Calle Halfvarsson also admitted in 2021 that he once suffered from a frozen penis during a race.
24-year-old Finnish skier Remi Lindholm (pictured above) suffered penile frostbite while competing at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Pictured above while attending the event
Frostbite can occur anywhere on the body, but the extremities, including the ears, nose, hands and penis, are most likely to be affected.
This happens when the skin is exposed to extreme temperatures below zero degrees Celsius.
Usually the affected area feels cold and sore.
If exposure to cold continues, the tingling may set in before the area eventually goes numb as the tissue freezes.
Frostbite occurs as a result of the body’s natural response to the cold weather.
Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare, was released in Spain on Thursday, days ahead of its scheduled release date
This narrows blood vessels and slows blood flow, allowing increased supply to organs as they have to work harder in extreme weather.
But when blood is diverted, those parts of the body become colder, according to the NHS.
This can starve tissue of oxygen, which can kill tissue and lead to the need for amputation if not treated quickly.
People suffering from frostbite, which typically include climbers, skiers and the homeless, need to be moved urgently to warm environments as they are also likely to have hypothermia.
Doctors usually heat the affected area with warm water to stop the damage.
The rewarming process is often painful and strong painkillers may be needed, she added, because warm blood surrounds frozen tissue and affects nerve signals.
The earliest stage – called Frostnip – which the Duke of Sussex claimed was the easiest to sort.
Although penile frostbite is still very rare, the NHS warns that people with frostbite are at risk of contracting bacterial wound infections such as tetanus.
Worse, this infection can spread through the blood, putting you at risk of getting sepsis. In both cases, hospitalization is required.
Penile freezing can cause skin damage in this area, but it should heal on its own over time, as was the case with Prince Harry.
But in rare worst-case scenarios, a skin graft may be necessary in some cases to cover the affected area.
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Crystal Leahy is an author and health journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a background in health and wellness, Crystal has a passion for helping people live their best lives through healthy habits and lifestyles.
