Cutting green chilies is a common kitchen task that often comes with an unpleasant side effect: a fiery burn on your hands. This burning sensation, caused by capsaicin - the oily compound found in ...

It's easy to get a burn on your arm or hand from a hot pan while cooking. Extremely hot water — over 110 degrees Fahrenheit — can cause burns, as can stoves, fires, hot food and the sun. Most burns ...