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Seeding and handling a Hot Chili Pepper-

The seeds and veins cause the heat of a chili, the oils in the peppers can irritate your skin. lt's helpful to wear rubber gloves when seeding and chopping hot peppers,however, if not available, hold the chili at it's stem. To remove the seeds and veins, cut the pepper in half with a paring knife. Then cut away the veins and the seeds. A very clever way to remove the seeds is with a melon baller. After cutting the chili in half, hold the stem end down, and roll the melon baller from the tip back to the stem end. The veins and seeds all come out in one swift motion. When you are finished, always wash your hands well with soap and water. After touching a chili, be careful not to touch or rub your eyes, (or stick your fingers in your mouth or nose)!

If you eat a really hot chili and it’s burning the inside of your mouth, don’t gulp down water, it can spread the oils around your mouth! The best way to ease the symptoms is to drink milk or eat yogurt. Dairy products contain a substance which disrupts the burning. Source: startcooking.com