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A cool response to a hot substance.

Authors :
Ferner, Robin
Source :
BMJ: British Medical Journal. 5/25/2013, Vol. 346 Issue 7909, p29-29. 1/2p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The author discusses the effects of capsaicin that causes local burning pain and erythema, and mentions that using shock doses of capsaicin, applied to cutaneous nerves briefly, desensitise nerve endings for longer time.

Subjects

Subjects :
*NATIONAL health services
*BUDGET
*ECONOMICS
*HEALTH services accessibility
*HEALTH status indicators
*POLICY sciences

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17561833
Volume :
346
Issue :
7909
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
BMJ: British Medical Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
87730487

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