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

how exactly does capsaicin cause apoptosis in cancer cells?

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Possibly many ways.: This is the active ingredient in chili peppers that causes a burning sensation.  It binds to the vanilloid receptor subtype 1 (vr1), which triggers a temperature oriented inflammatory reaction.  Some of its effects on cancer are inconclusive, like stomach cancer.  It appears to have proposed effects of other cancers, like breast cancer by causing apoptosis by affecting the egfr/her-2 pathway.

Question 3

where can i get capsaicin?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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 5

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 6

how exactly does capsaicin induce apoptosis?

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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 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

does zostrix (capsaicin) work for arthritis pain ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It blocks the release of substance p from pain fibers.

Question 10

does zostrix (capsaicin) work well for arthritis pain?

Accepted Answer

No: I am not aware of the use of zostrix (capsaicin) for arthritis pain.

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