ACUTE RESCUE : A lady of 40 yrs presented with severe burning sensation in the right hand, for the past one hour. "An hour ago I had chopped few chillies on the chopping board, after that I watered the plants in my garden and then I washed my hands and applied hand cream, and there came this severe burning sensation in my right hand as if my hand is on fire, I suspect those mischievous chillies. I have since then washed my hand with soap and water and applied hand cream, but to no avail." How will you go about to rescue this woman? Aparna Singh ILH 29th May 2012
A lady of 40 yrs presented with severe burning sensation in the right hand, for the past one hour. "...
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ACUTE RESCUE : A lady of 40 yrs presented with severe burning sensation in the right hand, for the past one hour. "An hour ago I had chopped few chillies on the chopping board, after that I watered the plants in my garden and then I washed my hands and applied hand cream, and there came this severe

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