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The use of capsaicin cream in a case of erythromelalgia.
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  1. K. A. Muhiddin,
  2. I. W. Gallen,
  3. S. Harries,
  4. V. R. Pearce
  1. Department of General Medicine, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, UK.

    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.

    http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.70.829.841

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