A burn caused by something wet — like steam or hot water — is called a scald. According to the Burn Foundation , more than 500,000 scald burns happen in the United States each year.

Boiling water burns, or scalds, can be mild to severe. In this article, learn how to identify the severity and perform first aid for the burn.

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