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Capsaicin topical and Rash: What Users Say

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Rash: mentioned by 4 users (2.7%)

Based on user experiences from 149 Capsaicin topical reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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burning 69.8%
pain 8.7%
redness 5.4%
stinging 4.0%
itching 3.4%
swelling 3.4%
chest pain 2.7%
rash 2.7%
severe pain 2.0%

Reviews for Capsaicin topical

Showing 4 reviews tagged with "rash". Clear filters to view all 149 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Peg...
  • September 8, 2018

Capsaicin topical for Postherpetic Neuralgia "I have had shingles for the past month. I read that Capzasin HP would help the pain after the shingles were healed. Last night I put it on my body from the front, side, and back. Instantly, it started to burn, but I thought the pain would go away in a few minutes. However, the pain intensified, and within ten minutes I couldn't tolerate the painfulness of the Capzasin HP on my skin. The whole area was swollen, and a bright red rash had developed. I got in the shower and repeatedly washed the whole area with soap and lukewarm water. Then I applied a cold compress to the areas and received some relief. When I went to bed, it felt like I had a heating pad under me. I would not recommend Capzasin HP to anyone with shingles."

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  • Bon...
  • August 29, 2011

Capsaicin topical for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy "Side effects include allergic reaction: rash; hives; itching; pain in the middle of the chest; tightness in the chest; difficulty breathing or swallowing; irritation, redness, blistering, severe/persistent burning at the application site."

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  • Bon...
  • August 29, 2011

Capsaicin topical for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy "Side effects include allergic reaction: rash; hives; itching; pain in the middle of the chest; tightness in the chest; difficulty breathing or swallowing; irritation, redness, blistering, severe/persistent burning at the application site."

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  • suz...
  • April 1, 2016

For Pain "This product was horrible. Had a bad reaction, a huge rash on my back, and soon painful. Do not use it."

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