Capsaicin is used in the treatment of pain relief.
How Capsaicin works
Capsaicin is a pain reliever. Capsaicin works by desensitizing the nerve endings which reduces pain. Rubefacient increases the blood flow of the affected area to give a warm and soothing feeling.
Common side effects of Capsaicin
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness), Skin irritation, Transient burning
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma