Chili peppers contain large amounts of capsaicin, which can cause irritation upon contact with the skin, resulting in particularly hot hands with chili peppers. It can be relieved by cold therapy, topical medication, and soaking in vinegar, which can make the symptoms improve. The details are as follows:
1. Cold therapy: patients use cool water to soak or rinse their hands with running water to dilute the capsaicin on the hands, which in turn relieves the symptoms. Ice packs can also be applied to the hands to temporarily reduce the sensation in the hands, thus relieving the burning sensation.
2. Apply medication: Patients can use hydrocortisone butyrate ointment, compound dexamethasone ointment and other medications under the guidance of a doctor to apply to the affected area to relieve the burning sensation.
3. Vinegar immersion: Acetic acid in vinegar can neutralize capsaicin in the skin. Patients can soak their hands in vinegar to relieve the burning sensation caused by capsaicin.
If you can’t relieve the burning sensation after dipping your hands in chili peppers, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time for treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor.