Topical capsaicin (high concentration) for chronic neuropathic pain in adults

Derry, Sheena; S.C. Rice, Andrew; Cole, Peter; Tan, Toni; Moore, Andrew

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd007393.pub4

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Topical capsaicin (high concentration) for chronic neuropathic pain in adults

Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews • Jan 13, 2017

Authors:

Sheena Derry

Andrew S.C. Rice

Peter Cole

Abstract

BACKGROUND: This review is an update of 'Topical capsaicin (high concentration) for chronic neuropathic pain in adults' last updated in Issue 2, 2013. Topical creams with capsaicin are used to treat peripheral neuropathic pain. Following application to the skin, capsaicin causes enhanced sensitivity...

Subject

Capsaicin

Neuropathic pain

Medicine

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