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Also known as burns and scalds

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.

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Scalding
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Scaldburn.jpg
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Scalded thumb, two days after a radiator explosion.
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Dermatology
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hot liquids

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thermal burn
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Scaldburn.jpg
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