Boiling Water Scald Treatment in London
Scalded by boiling water from a kettle, pan or hot drink? Cool the area under cool running water for 20 minutes, then have the scald assessed properly. Dr SOS provides same-day, surgeon-led burn and scald treatment in London, including depth assessment, blister management, specialist dressings and a clear follow-up plan at our Chelsea clinic. Scald assessment starts from £195.
NHS Surgeon Led
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Same-Day Appointments
Most patients seen within 24 hours.
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Chelsea, London
25 Ives Street - minutes from South Kensington.
CQC Registered
In cooperation with Ash Pro Skin Ltd, a CQC-registered care provider.
What we treat
- Kettle, saucepan, tea and coffee scalds
- Blistered or weeping areas
- Painful red skin that is not settling
- Scalds to hands, forearms, chest and feet
- Specialist dressings and dressing changes
- Infection review and wound follow-up
Who it's for: Adults with a boiling water scald that is blistered, painful or not settling with first aid.
What to expect
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Call us and we will confirm a same-day slot.
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Assessment of the depth and surface area of the scald.
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Gentle cleaning and considered blister management.
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A modern burn dressing chosen for the site and depth.
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Planned review at 48 hours and a scar care plan where needed.
First aid for a boiling water scald: the first 20 minutes
Hold the scald under cool running water for a full 20 minutes, remove rings, watches and any loose soaked clothing, then cover loosely with cling film. Avoid ice, butter and creams, which either deepen the injury or trap heat and make assessment harder. If the skin has also been cut or split, the wound may need closing as well as dressing.
When a boiling water scald needs a doctor
Boiling water scalds often look superficial on day one and declare their true depth by day three. Book a same-day review if the scald is larger than your palm, blistered, on the hands, face, feet or genitals, or if pain is increasing after 24 hours. Surgeon-led review, the right burn dressing and a planned 48 hour check give the best chance of quick healing with minimal scarring. Deeper or larger burns are managed under our wider burn service.
Same-day scald treatment in Chelsea, London
Dr SOS reserves daily slots for burns and scalds at 25 Ives Street, Chelsea, minutes from South Kensington and Knightsbridge, so you can be seen within hours rather than waiting in A&E. Scald assessment starts from £195. Call 020 3433 0999 to book.
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Emergency care
Dr SOS is not an emergency department. If you have a life-threatening injury, call 999 or attend your nearest A&E.
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