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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 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."




I 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.


In 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.




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