Question 1

what is the definition or description of: capsaicin allergy?

Accepted Answer

Capsaicin allergy: Capsaicin is used to treat pain. Allergic reactions occur when your body produces antibodies to substance that are harmless to most.  Reactions may be mild to severe. For potential adverse effects see: http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/capsaicin-topical-route/side-effects/DRG-20062561

Question 2

what happens if you accidentally spill capsaicin on broken skin or a wound?

Accepted Answer

Capsaicin: If you haven't stopped screaming from pain yet then it probably was not capsaicin. This compound is an irritant to human tissues especially mucous membranes. Rinsing with copious amounts of water under a running faucet is one way to dilute the exposure.

Question 3

do you need to "feel" capsaicin for it to be working? that is, as you get acclimated to the burning etc of a given concentration of capsaicin, do you need to increase it for it to keep depleting substance p?

Accepted Answer

: It is possible and that's why there are different concentration; however, the mainstay of treatment is prolonged use. It may take up to 2 weeks of using this medicine regularly before your symptoms improve. You may not need to feel to get its pain relief effect in the long term.

Question 4

where can i get capsaicin?

Accepted Answer

OTC: Any pharmacy or large supermarket should carry it. It is an over the counter cream.

Question 5

how can i build up tolerance to capsaicin?

Accepted Answer

Capsaicin: You do not usually develop a tolerance to this. You may note the effects as dramatically as when you first applied it.

Question 6

what is capsaicin and where can you get it?

Accepted Answer

Pepper: Capsaicin is an ingredient in peppers (cayenne, chili) that gives them their heat. It is found in cream form and can be used to relieve pain. It is available without a prescription at drugstores.

Question 7

it possible to build up a taste bud tolerance to capsaicin?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Constant exposure really decreases sensitivity to capsaicin, by orders of magnitude.

Question 8

how exactly does capsaicin induce apoptosis?

Accepted Answer

HOT HOT cell suicide: Capsaicin is active ingredient of red chilies found to have some anticancer properties in prostate  , lung and other cancers although the evidence is not overwhelming.

Question 9

is zostrix (capsaicin) cream good for neuralgia?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: If the problem is mild and localized you can try it. The chances of benefit are small.

Question 10

how do you get rid of the burning from capsaicin?

Accepted Answer

Fat: Capsaicin is fat-soluble, and fatty foods or drinks (like milk) will get it out of your mouth the quickest. As for the eyes, you are probably limited to cold water.

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