The capsaicin 8% patch for peripheral neuropathic pain

• Published in: British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing) Vol. 20; no. 15; p. 926
• Main Authors: England, Janice, Wagner, Till, Kern, Kai-Uwe, Roth-Daniek, Andrea, Sell, Angela
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 11.08.2011
• Subjects: Administration, Cutaneous; Capsaicin - administration & dosage; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Erythema - etiology; Humans; Neuralgia - drug therapy; Pain Measurement; Sensory System Agents - administration & dosage; Tattooing

Neuropathic pain is thought to affect up to 8% of the adult population in the UK. The condition can severely impact on patients' quality of life and can be difficult to treat. The capsaicin 8% patch has been developed to directly target the source of peripheral neuropathic pain and has been sho...