Doesn't have to be the kind that melts your face off. Like your
detergent(alkali but nvm that) prickling your hand after leaving it for a bit
too long on your hand.

Would toothpaste or menthol's effect on your skin be called 燃える too?

Basically want to know if moeru can be applied to non-fire related words too
and what words would be used for these situations. I get the feeling it's some
onomatopoeic word though if possible I'm looking for an actual word too.
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Do you call the feeling of acid burns as 燃える too?
As suggested by @Earthling, I think 「ヒリヒリ（する）」 works perfectly for these
situations. If you're looking for an actual word (or verb) for it, how about
「しみる」?

> **しみる** (沁みる)  
>  ２ 液体や気体などの刺激を受けて痛みを感じる。しむ。「消毒薬が傷口にしみる」「歯にしみる」  
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> ([デジタル大辞泉](https://dictionary.goo.ne.jp/jn/100876/meaning/m0u/%E3%81%97%E3%81%BF%E3%82%8B/))

Edit: 「チクチク（する）」 might be more suitable for "detergent prickling your hand".
「チクチク」 is often used to describe an itch, a prickling or tingling pain.
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