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A burn is caused by dry heat whereas a scald is caused by wet heat. A burn can be caused by heat or cold, and this can be wet or dry. A scald is a burn caused by wet heat such as boiling water.

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What are synonyms of scald?

blanch, burn


What is an anti scald faucet?

Anti scald in plumbing, means just that.... The water coming out of the anti-scald fixture is mixed with cold water or regulated so the hot water does not scald(burn) the user. In california, all new shower valves must be anti scald which means they mix the water and also have a regulating adjustment on the valve itself that does not let the water burn the user.


What type of heat causes a scald?

A scald is caused by moist heat, such as steam or hot liquids, coming into contact with the skin and causing a burn.


A burn or injury to the flesh by hot liquid or stream?

Is called a 'scald'.


What is a different name for a steam burn?

saunch=steam Scald=water


What the difference between a burn and scald?

A burn is an injury to the skin or other tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation, while a scald specifically refers to a type of burn caused by hot liquids or steam. Burns can be classified by their severity—first, second, or third degree—depending on the depth and extent of tissue damage. Scalds typically result in similar degrees of injury but are exclusively associated with exposure to hot fluids. Proper treatment varies based on the type and severity of the injury.


What water temperature will scald you?

When it is hot enough to burn you. Water can burn around 105. Boiling is 212F.


What can hot water do to the scalp if it is not tested by hand first?

Excessively hot water can scald your skin, no matter where that skin is. A scald is a burn caused by hot liquids.


If you burn or scald yourself while you are cooking what should do IMMEDIATELY?

If you burn or scald yourself while cooking, you should immediately cool the burn by running it under cool (not cold) water for 10 to 20 minutes. Avoid using ice, as it can further damage the skin. After cooling the burn, gently pat it dry and cover it with a clean, non-stick bandage. If the burn is severe or blisters form, seek medical attention.


What is singaw or mamaso in English?

Singaw is mouth ulcer and mamaso is a scald or burn caused by hot liquid or steam.


Can you take amoxicillin for scald wounds?

You can take amoxicillin for scald wounds, only when prescribed by your physician. But in burn infections, proper wound cleaning/scrubbing goes long way, before administration of any antibiotic. Amoxicillin is a good choice in burn infections, given along with clavulanic acid.


What is a sentence for scald?

A sentence for scald is "This scald oven burned my hand when I touched the pot!".