Scalding
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This article is about the thermal burn. For the coins, see Shilling and Scalding (coin). For other uses, see Scald (disambiguation).
Scalding is a form of thermal burn resulting from heated fluids such as boiling water or steam. Most scalds are considered first- or second-degree burns, but third-degree burns can result, especially with prolonged contact. The term is from the Latin word calidus, meaning hot.[1]
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Scalded thumb, two days after a radiator explosion. | |
Specialty | Dermatology |
Causes | hot liquids |
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