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Close Encounters With the Environment
Botanical Briefs: Capsicum Peppers
Fett DD
Cutis. 2003;72:21-23.
Capsicum peppers are widespread, both in and out of the kitchen, both nationally and internationally. They contribute to burning and stinging of hands, mouth, and eyes in conjunction with food preparation and ingestion that is often unreported to the medical community. The literature is not abundant on the subject and often is confusing. This article provides brief yet detailed information about this important plant.

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