Contact dermatitis associated with capsaicin: Hunan hand syndrome.
case_report · Level V
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Capsicum
- Dermatitis, Contact
- Plants, Medicinal