Hunan hand syndrome
| Hunan hand syndrome | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Chili burn |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
| Causes | Exposure to capsaicin from improper handling of chili peppers, higher risk from high concentrations of capsaicin |
| Prevention | Wearing rubber gloves when preparing or handling chili peppers, especially for superhot chilis |
Hunan hand syndrome (also known as "chili burn"nerve endings which are present in high density in finger tips. This triggers the release of substance P, which in turn causes a sensation of intense burning pain. Various treatments for Hunan Hand have been described, including soaking the affected fingers in lidocaine;[2] milk or vinegar;[3] or the use of local nerve blocks, gabapentin, or topical corticosteroids.[4] Hunan hand can be prevented by wearing rubber gloves when handling chili peppers.
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References
- ^ ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.
- ^ PMID 7278919.
- PMID 7054672.
- S2CID 205715310.
