Treatment Options For Peripheral Neuropathy

Topical Ointments

An individual who experiences pain and discomfort due to peripheral neuropathy may need to utilize topical ointment, creams, gels, patches, and lotions. These products are rubbed onto the skin above the affected area of the body and are absorbed through the skin. Topical treatments for peripheral neuropathy help provide pain relief in a localized area, and are preferred by some individuals over systemic treatments because they do not produce as many adverse side effects. The topical medications used to treat peripheral neuropathy patients contain a substance referred to as capsaicin, which comes from the seeds of hot chili peppers. Capsaicin causes the nerves to have a decreased ability to transmit pain impulses to the brain. Lidocaine is another substance in some topical treatments that are known to help relieve the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy.

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