If you suffer from pain in your joints caused by arthritis, you may have heard of capsaicin creams as a means of relief. Their active ingredient, capsaicin, comes from chili peppers. How effective is ...

Some over-the-counter (OTC) topical creams, like lidocaine or capsaicin, may be helpful for nerve pain. Nerve pain is distinct from typical tissue pain. When you have tissue pain, like falling ...

The capsaicin cream was applied twice a day for 30 days, then once a Day for 30 days, and finally 2 times a week for 4 months. Results: In 19 patients (59%), improvement of symptoms was recorded ...

If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. For the cream, gel, and lotion forms, apply a thin layer of medication to the affected area and rub in gently and thoroughly. You may want ...