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Hot Pepper Burn Treatment
Initial treatment for hot pepper burns includes:
- Foods that may neutralize hot peppers:
- Milk
- Ice cream
- Yogurt
- Olive oil
- Canola oil
Additional treatment for oral blisters caused by hot pepper burns includes:
- Avoid alcohol.
- Acetaminophen for pain
- Ibuprofen for pain
- Avoid acidic foods.
- Drink plenty of liquids.
- Take nonprescription medication for sore throat:
- Sore throat sprays
- Sore throat lozenges
- Gargle with warm salt water
- Oral anesthetics:
- Anbesol
- Cepacol
- Chloraseptic
- Orajel
Hot Pepper Burn Skin
Initial treatment for a hot pepper burn may include:
- Apply rubbing alcohol to the skin immediately.
Additional treatment for skin blisters may include:
- Gentle skin cleansing twice a day
- Antibiotic ointment
Hot Pepper Burn Specialist
Physicians from the following specialties evaluate and treat hot pepper burns:
Continue to Hot Pepper Burn Home Care
Last Updated: Dec 15, 2010 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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PubMed Hot Pepper Burn References
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