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I was cutting jalapeos and scratched just inside my ear. bad idea. it burned a lot and went away. this morning took shower, burned again. help!

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Try milk: Hi, Try a q-tip soaked in milk just make sure you don't push it too far in the ear canal. Dairy counteracts the "hot" element of jalopenos, a chemical called capsaicin. Make sure you clean under your nails with a nail brush and next time use gloves when cutting any hot pepper.

Answered 7/30/2014

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