Systematic review of topical capsaicin for the treatment of chronic pain

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Authors

Henry J McQuay · John Radcliffe Hospital

Abstract

Although topically applied capsaicin has moderate to poor efficacy in the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal or neuropathic pain, it may be useful as an adjunct or sole therapy for a small number of patients who are unresponsive to, or intolerant of, other treatments.

Topics & Keywords

Toxin Mechanisms and Immunotoxins Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders Pain Mechanisms and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ

Volume 328, Issue 7446, pp. 991-991

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.38042.506748.ee

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