Topical analgesics for neuropathic pain: an evidence-informed guide for the practicing clinician.

Pain Med · 2026 · PMC13017925 · PMID 41017645

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One RCT 28 evaluating the 8% capsaicin patch for postsurgical neuropathic pain (PSNP) showed a 5-point greater improvement on the numerical rating scale than was reported for placebo; however, this difference did not reach statistical significance.

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