Relieve Hot Pepper Burns: Causes, Symptoms & Effective Treatments

If you have ever felt the sting of hot peppers on your lips or in your mouth, you know the pain that can result from contact with the peppers. Hot pepper burns can feel as painful as sunburn. This burning sensation is caused by capsaicin, a chemical in peppers that provides the spicy taste. Symptoms include throbbing, an intense burning sensation and pain. If your skin comes into contact with hot peppers, neutralizing the capsaicin is the key to relief.

Things You'll Need

• Soap
• Water
• Vegetable oil
• Cotton balls
• Dry towel

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Instructions

• 1

  Wash the burned area with soap and warm water. Do this immediately after coming to contact with the pepper.

• 2

  Pour vegetable oil onto a cotton ball. Rub the vegetable oil on the burned area. Make sure the burn is completely coated with oil.

• 3

  Allow the vegetable oil to sit on the affected area for at least one hour. Rinse the area with water and dry with a towel.