Re: [CH] hypothetical cap question
Mike Benson (mbens@execpc.com)
Wed, 3 Jul 2002 09:33:26 -0500
> So let's say, hypothetically of course, that during the making of some
> curried shrimp, I ended up with capsaicin (from scotch bonnet peppers)
> all over my face and in my eyes. Hypothetically only, you understand,
since
> I'd never be stupid enough to do this for real. What would be the best
> way to stop the extremely painful (yet hypothetical) burning?
In real life, I use bleach (as recommended by Jean Andrews) to remove cap
from my hands. But in your hypothetical situation, getting bleach in the
eyes might be worse. Since this is purely hypothetical, I would recommend
washing the face carefully with bleach, and then rubbing some baby oil
around the eyes. Or you can just wait it out.