Scalding Burns

Coming into contact with hot water, other liquids, or gasses can result in scalding burns. These burns often occur in homes, such as when a cooking pot holding boiling water or cooking oil falls from a stove top, or when a person, particularly a child, is placed in a bathtub containing water that is far too hot. Scalding burns typically are localized and affect only the part of the body that comes directly into contact with the hot liquid or gas, but they can be very painful. People who work in industrial areas with exposed steam or water pipes may suffer scalding burns in the workplace. These burns oftentimes require immediate medical attention.