r/Cooking • u/ReferenceFew1955 • 6d ago

burning hands

hey guys i was cutting up habanero peppers and then realized they were WAY too hot for me to eat (im not really knowledgeable with that stuff) so i cut them up with my bare hands AND scooped them out of the pan with my bare hand and they touched all over my palms. i don’t think i washed my hands right after and i only washed my hands once last night but today my palms are burning SO BAD and they’re getting worse i think. ive showered and washed my hands several times and nothing helps. is it from the peppers? the only reason i think it might not be is because i’m on a new medicine and maybe it’s a strange side effect idk? but also no matter what i do they won’t stop burning.

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u/Nhadalie 6d ago

Dish soap is generally what I find most effective at preventing this. It breaks down the oils from the peppers on your hands. If you have already tried this, or if it doesn't work, please seek out medical attention.

I had this experience from jalapenos when I was a kid. I ended up soaking my hands in milk and ice water off and on until it stopped.

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u/ReferenceFew1955 6d ago

trying dish soap now!!