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. 1994 Nov;70(829):841–843. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.70.829.841

The use of capsaicin cream in a case of erythromelalgia.

K A Muhiddin 1, I W Gallen 1, S Harries 1, V R Pearce 1
PMCID: PMC2397831  PMID: 7824425

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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