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  2. Hunan hand syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Hunan hand syndrome (also known as "chili burn" [1]) is a temporary, but very painful, cutaneous condition that commonly afflicts those who handle, prepare, or cook with fresh or roasted chili peppers. [1] It was first described in an eponymous case report in The New England Journal of Medicine in 1981. [2]

  3. Microwave burn - Wikipedia

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    The depth of penetration depends on the frequency of the microwaves and the tissue type. The Active Denial System ("pain ray") is a less-lethal directed energy weapon that employs a microwave beam at 95 GHz; a two-second burst of the 95 GHz focused beam heats the skin to a temperature of 130 °F (54 °C) at a depth of 1/64th of an inch (0.4 mm) and is claimed to cause skin pain without lasting ...

  4. Burn - Wikipedia

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    Treatment depends on the severity of the burn. [2] Superficial burns may be managed with little more than simple pain medication, while major burns may require prolonged treatment in specialized burn centers. [2] Cooling with tap water may help pain and decrease damage; however, prolonged cooling may result in low body temperature.

  5. Bengay - Wikipedia

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    Bengay and similar products, such as Flexall, Mentholatum, Capzasin and Icy Hot, variously contain menthol, methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen), and capsaicin as active ingredients and have a potential to cause first-to-third-degree chemical burns. [4] [5] Some people have been hospitalized after receiving such burns. [4]

  6. Use caution with pain relievers, even when they come over-the ...

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    Unfortunately, some medical providers lack the training to differentiate between mechanical and inflammatory pain. As a result, many patients are incorrectly told their pain is inflammatory in nature.

  7. Merbromin - Wikipedia

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    Merbromin's best-known use is as a topical antiseptic to treat minor wounds, burns, and scratches. [3] It is also used in the antisepsis of the umbilical cord, [4] and the antisepsis of wounds with inhibited scar formation, such as neuropathic ulcers and diabetic foot sores. [5]

  8. Neomycin/polymyxin B/bacitracin - Wikipedia

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    Pramoxine is used to temporarily reduce pain from burns, insect bites, and minor cuts. It works like an anesthetic by decreasing the permeability of neuron membranes. As a result, pain neurons in the area have difficulty sending signals (or signals are blocked entirely), resulting in numbness. [24]

  9. Expert tips for treating and preventing razor burn - AOL

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    Cortizone-10 contains 1% hydrocortisone, which is the highest concentration allowed in over-the-counter products, according to the brand. The cream can alleviate itching for hours after ...