I cooked with jalapeno peppers today (it was my first time and no one ever told me to use gloves).
Now my fingers feel like they are going to burst into flames at any moment. I am near tears.
So far I have tried......
1. Soaking them in milk.
2. Soaking them in cold water.
3. Bleach
4. Lemon
5. Coffee grounds
6. Aloe
7. Oatmeal lotion
8. Vegetable Oil
9. Dawn dish detergent
Nothing is working and I can't think of anything else. What should I do next? Any suggestions welcome.
*6 going on 7 hours of burning
2007-10-10 15:33:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Go to the pharmacy (or call); the pharmacist might be able to help.
2007-10-10 15:38:42 · answer #1 · answered by curlingmama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's been this long, you're having an allergic reaction.
Try just a little bit of rubbing alcohol to get rid of the capsacin, which is what is making your skin burn.
Next, try the heaviest dairy product you have on hand. Heavy cream is best, but half and half or whole fat milk will work too.
Hydrocortisone cream works well too, especially if you're allergic.
You may want to pop an allergy pill as well, such as Benadryl.
Still burning? Visit a doctor.
*Don't EVER put straight bleach on your skin! Half of your pain is probably coming from that alone, especially if you have sensitive skin like I do.
Next time, wear gloves!
2007-10-10 19:58:22 · answer #2 · answered by Chef J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is all I could find, doesn't look like you tried alcohol yet...
"If you do get pepper burn, rub isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol on your skin to dissolve the capsaicin and then rinse it off. Rub an ointment, aloe vera, body lotion, or even milk products like yogurt over the area. In general, you can soothe the capsaicin burn with milk products internally, and alcohol products externally."
I'd have to say, if the alcohol doesn't seem to be working, start in with a different kind of alcohol (the kind you can take internally). At least if you get drunk, you might be able to sleep it off. If you don't drink, take some Tylenol PM, the antihistamine might help some, too.
2007-10-10 15:52:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't be having this much trouble so you may be having an allergic reaction. You didn't mention it, but we'll assume you washed your hands thoroughly. You should probably put hand cream on them if you have it. Take some aspirin and an antihistamine like Benadrill.
2007-10-10 15:58:07 · answer #4 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh geez! Sounds like you've tried too many things... Those are all of the remedies I know of. I think time might be the only thing left to try... Hope you feel better soon.
2007-10-10 15:41:50 · answer #5 · answered by prissfit03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 11:33:46 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is always amputation But is it really that bad.?
2007-10-11 01:27:00 · answer #7 · answered by ken G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know but dont rub your eyes or any other body parts.
2007-10-10 15:37:06 · answer #8 · answered by joes_mom86 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
tomato sause duh
2007-10-10 15:42:21 · answer #9 · answered by Robert 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋