In this video Doctor Andrea Furlan explains what is capsaicin and how it can be used to treat some types of chronic pain such as arthritis, neuropathic pain and post-herpetic neuralgia.
There are topical creams and patches containing capsaicin. The discovery of the TRPV1 receptor was possible due to the experiments with capsaicin.
Chapters in this video:
00:00 2021 Nobel Prize of Medicine
01:08 Skin receptors
02:42 TRPV1 receptor
03:07 Capsaicin
05:52 Therapeutic uses of capsaicin
08:46 Contra-indications of capsaicin
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ALERT: This video is not intended to replace medical advice. If you think you have a condition that is causing you pain, please consult with your doctor to get a diagnosis and a treatment plan for you. The intent of this video is only for educational purposes. If there is any emergency, go to the nearest emergency department or call 911. CLOSED CAPTIONS in this video have not been professionally verified.
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