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chili pepper burns

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chili pepper burns are caused by an irritating substance found in the skin of the pepper. this burn can feel like a sunburn, a throbbing and prickling feeling, or a very intense, hot pain.

the best treatment is to wash the area with soap and water and then put a large amount of vegetable oil on the area for at least an hour. if the burning feeling is on your hands, dip your hands in vegetable oil for the hour.

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current as of: july 10, 2023

author: healthwise staff
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