Capsaicin-Associated Contact Dermatitis

Has the person had skin contact with chile peppers or food containing chile peppers?

Has the patient been in contact with chile pepper containing a high amount of capsaicin?

Has the person been applying a large amount of topical capsaicin cream to the skin?

Does the person work in harvesting or preparing chile peppers?

Is the affected skin red?

Is the affected skin painful or have a burning sensation?

Is there evidence of cellulitis involving the affected skin?

Is there evidence of an allergy to chile pepper antigens?