a fire), and scalds are caused by something wet (like hot water). You can treat burns and scalds in the same way. Step 1. Cool the burn under cold running water for at least 20 minutes. Cooling the ...

A boiling water burn, or scald, can cause immediate pain. Treatment includes stopping contact with the water as soon as possible, running the affected area under cold water, and covering the burn.

1. Cool the burn under cold running water for at least 20 minutes. Cooling the burn will reduce pain, swelling and the risk of scarring. The sooner and longer a burn is cooled with cold running water, ...