Most scalds result from exposure to high-temperature water, such as tap water in baths and showers or cooking water, or from spilled hot drinks, such as coffee. Scalds can be more severe when steam impinges on the naked skin, because steam can reach higher temperatures than water and transfers latent heat by condensation. On the other hand when clothes are soaked with hot water the heat transfer is often of a longer duration since the body part cannot be removed from the heat source as quickly. The temperature of tap water should not exceed to prevent discomfort and<unk> . However, it is necessary to keep warm water at a temperature of to inhibit the growth of legionella bacteria. Water at can induce<unk>  injuries in less than 3 seconds, while it takes 10 seconds to get an injury at and 1.5 to 2 minutes in hot water. Scalds are generally more common in children, especially from the accidental spilling of hot liquids.
Scalding
Sclerosis 
Moist desquamation
Hyperpigmentation
Nuclear sclerosis
Steatosis
Hyperkeratinization
Enema