Backonja et al. have demonstrated that one 60-minute application of a high-dose capsaicin dermal patch provides immediate and long-termreduction in pain in patients with PHN. This multicenter ...

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 ...