It burns!

Narj · 27 Jul 2012 at 07:57

I've never had this before but after cooking last night, which involved a fair amount of rather hot chillies, my fingers feel like they are on fire. I thought it might have subsided by now but I was mistaken.

I've tried washing my hands a ridiculous amount of times, as well as dipping my hands in milk.

There's no rash or anything, my fingers just feel like they are on fire. Any ideas?

godinman · 27 Jul 2012 at 07:58

PianoBasher said:
I've never had this before but after cooking last night, which involved a fair amount of rather hot chillies, my fingers feel like they are on fire. I thought it might have subsided by now but I was mistaken.

I've tried washing my hands a ridiculous amount of times, as well as dipping my hands in milk.

There's no rash or anything, my fingers just feel like they are on fire. Any ideas?

SKIN - Rub with salt. You can use a bit of water to lubricate. Finish off with a rinse in milk and wash with soap and water. If that still doesn’t work (like in my case below), soak your hand in a strong alcoholic beverage for minutes (Jack Daniels seems a popular choice among commentors, especially to drink and sooth the mouth/throat!). The salt scrapes off the chilli stuck to your skin, the milk and soap and alcohol dissolve what little is left.

mistercrabb · 27 Jul 2012 at 08:02

You haven't rubbed your eyes yet then I take it?

Narj · 27 Jul 2012 at 08:03

mistercrabb said:
You haven't rubbed your eyes yet then I take it?

No, and I've not even contemplated cracking one off!

Hrm I did try salt but the alcoholic beverage sounds like an idea. Cheers, GiM.

twist3d0n3 · 27 Jul 2012 at 08:06

wee on your hands

[FnG]magnolia · 27 Jul 2012 at 08:08

Do not put in/take out your contact lenses.

Source : every idiot who has ever done this

spoffle · 27 Jul 2012 at 08:13

I would imagine some good ol' IPA would take care of it.

How long did you leave it between chopping the chillies and washing your hands afterward?

kwerk · 27 Jul 2012 at 08:21

Anaphylactic shock.

My guess: dead by tomorrow.

nin9abadga · 27 Jul 2012 at 08:23

not a good sign mate, i'd get to the doctors straight away if i was you.

RIP PianoBasher

timmy85 · 27 Jul 2012 at 08:31

What were you cooking?

Mr Jones · 27 Jul 2012 at 08:39

Should have rubbed your hands in oil before handling them... Best you can do now is use an oil removal wash, e.g. soak your hands in some washing up liquid warm water.

spoffle · 27 Jul 2012 at 08:46

Don't pick yer bum either!

Cosimo · 27 Jul 2012 at 08:50

spoffle said:
Don't pick yer bum either!

Or have a pee....

ChocolateStarfishRammer · 27 Jul 2012 at 08:51

PianoBasher said:
Any ideas?

Rub your hands with Queen Wasps. That'll sort it.

[FnG]magnolia;22432949 said:
Do not put in/take out your contact lenses.

Source : every idiot who has ever done this

Me

Glaucus · 27 Jul 2012 at 09:01

Mr Jones said:
Should have rubbed your hands in oil before handling them... Best you can do now is use an oil removal wash, e.g. soak your hands in some washing up liquid warm water.

You need to wash in oil/fat first. It is highly soluble in oils and poorly soluable in water.

Brookert · 27 Jul 2012 at 09:05

I scratched my balls once after cutting chillies. Go figure

Pestilence · 27 Jul 2012 at 09:23

Captain Hindsight Says: Always wear gloves when chopping hot chillies!

CaptainRAVE · 27 Jul 2012 at 09:26

mistercrabb said:
You haven't rubbed your eyes yet then I take it?

That brings back some painful memories

tom_e · 27 Jul 2012 at 09:38

[FnG]magnolia;22432949 said:
Do not put in/take out your contact lenses.

Source : every idiot who has ever done this

Been there done that

LOAM · 27 Jul 2012 at 09:48

One of my ex's discovered I had been cooking chilli's once.......

Me, I'm immune to them, addicted to them as well. Have chilli sauce with everything these days.

It burns!

Wise Guy