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  • Title: Contact dermatitis associated with capsaicin: Hunan hand syndrome.
    Author: Williams SR, Clark RF, Dunford JV.
    Journal: Ann Emerg Med; 1995 May; 25(5):713-5. PubMed ID: 7741356.
    Abstract:
    "Hunan hand" is a contact dermatitis resulting from the direct handling of chili peppers containing capsaicin. Capsaicin also is found in an over-the-counter topical agent for treatment of postherpetic neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy, and arthritis. We present the case of a patient with capsaicin-induced dermatitis and discuss the pathophysiology, therapy, and current uses of capsaicin.
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