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Topically applied capsaicin ointment has been used to alleviate [osteo-] arthritis pain. Basically, it overstimulates the pain receptors, and they attenuate to
by logfromblammo 10y ago
Topically applied capsaicin ointment has been used to alleviate [osteo-] arthritis pain. Basically, it overstimulates the pain receptors, and they attenuate to a lower level.
Wearing gloves is a good idea while processing capsicums, but also quietly chant to yourself "Don't touch your eyes. Don't touch your eyes. Don't touch your eyes."
- maxerickson 10y agoI think I'd put some safety glasses in the kitchen if I found myself chanting that. I frequently put them on in situations where they aren't terribly necessary exactly to remind myself to keep my fingers out of my eyes.
- croon 10y agoIn some cases glasses make it worse. Then you inevitably have to adjust them or scratch between the eyes when they get itchy, and then check-mate.