> Okay, newbie question. :) What exactly is Hunan Lip? > I assume it has to do with the layer of capsicum oil that > develops while eating/handling chiles, and the heat involved. Good guess. That is exactly what it is. It is more often referred to as "Hunan Hand", but in this case I was trying to be more descriptive of the afflicted area. For guys that get hunan hand and use the bathroom, it can lead to a case of "chile willy". Scott... KCK