Capsaicin topical and Redness: What Users Say

• PWa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2019

For Pain "Tonight was my first night using this stuff, and I WILL NEVER EVER USE IT AGAIN!! The burning it gives off is horrible. I have tried everything to cool it down, and it seems like it's burning worse. I have to be to work at 7 in the morning, and here I am at 3:30 a.m. writing a review because I can't sleep due to the burning of this cream. I wouldn't recommend this shit to nobody. My skin is so irritated, it's red, and burning. I even took a cold towel to wrap around my legs, and it's still not working."

• Sun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 16, 2018

Capsaicin topical for Pain "I used Capzasin HP cream on my ankle and knee after a hard day's work. This cream has me on fire, and there is no relief. I tried washing it off, and it only made it worse. I have redness, swelling, and feel like my skin is on fire! And there is no relief! I do not recommend anyone to use this cream. It only causes more pain!"

• 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."

• Boo...
• September 18, 2019

For Pain "My GP told me to use this, so I put it on this morning before work. It was fine. Went in the shower and now my knee is badly burning and really red. Tried everything to stop it, but it is still burning. Will never use this again."

• jmb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2021

For Pain "Put a small amount on the base of my thumb for arthritis pain (recommended by my doctor). Seemed fine at first. Six hours later, it feels like my hand is on fire. Also bumped my neck with my hand, and that area started burning as well as having a red area much larger than what I touched. Cold and aloe did nothing to help it feel better. It's now 12:30 a.m., and I am in terrible pain (I have a pretty high pain tolerance if that tells you anything) and have to be up at 4:00 a.m. for work. I honestly don't know how I can keep using this to 'get used to it.' The pharmacist was so helpful... not. She said not to use cold if that makes it worse... wow. I will never use this again ($12 down the drain) and never recommend it. I don't do reviews, but knew I had to for this. I hope it helps someone making a decision to try it or not. I wish I would have researched first, but figured if my doctor recommended it, then it would be a good option."

• Bad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 13, 2022

For Pain "I tried this capsicum .10 pain cream, CVS brand. Now my feet-specifically the tops of my feet and my toes' cuticles-have been burning 14/10, bad stinging, redness, and swelling. Wish I didn’t put that on my feet. It did not reduce any pain, it created inflammation, swelling, and has been causing severe pain for 3 hours. I used scrub gloves in the shower, so I assume the chili pepper got a deeper application than it was supposed to. They should have warnings on this. The tops of my feet and toes burning and stinging. I have used soap and cold water, milk, cold water bucket soak for hours, alcohol wipes, ice, cold water bottles. It hurts to walk, and my toes are visibly swollen. I would never use that again and wouldn’t want that to happen to another person. Used this 1-2 times ever."

• Ext...
• February 6, 2016

Capsaicin topical for Pain "I put on this medication for muscle pain, and within ten minutes, the burning sensation got extremely bad. My skin was very red, and the burning was unbearable. Worst experience ever."

• Shi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2021

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "The pharmacist said to try this for shingles pain. The pain was so much worse. It turned red, swelled, and was on fire. Should never be used for shingles ever."