Contact dermatitis associated with capsaicin: Hunan hand syndrome.
"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.
Williams
S R
SR
University of California-San Diego Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, USA.
Clark
R F
RF
Dunford
J V
JV
D000328:Adult; D002211:Capsaicin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002212:Capsicum / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D013577:Syndrome
D002211:Capsaicin