The use of capsaicin cream in a case of erythromelalgia.

Muhiddin, K A; Gallen, I W; Harries, S; Pearce, V R · Postgrad Med J · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We present a case of erythromelalgia in a 68 year old lady who responded, within 48 hours, to a twice daily topical application of capsaicin cream 0.025%. Capsaicin cream was stopped after 2 months, and 6 months later the patient continued to have the symptomatic relief she experienced initially.

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