{"id":3462,"date":"2025-07-31T13:38:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T13:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/capsaicin-8\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T18:46:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T18:46:53","slug":"capsaicin-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/en\/capsaicin-8\/","title":{"rendered":"CAPSAICIN 8%"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Capsaicin is a <strong>natural substance derived from chili peppers<\/strong>, known for its ability to <strong>influence pain receptors in the skin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>In medicine, it is used in the form of a <strong>high-concentration patch (8%)<\/strong> (Qutenza\u00ae), to treat <strong>peripheral neuropathic pain<\/strong>, which is a type of pain caused by a nerve problem.<\/p>\n\n<p>This pain can manifest as:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>burning or stinging,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tingling,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>hypersensitivity to touch,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>continuous or intermittent pain in the same area of the skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>It is a <strong>non-invasive<\/strong> treatment, localized and without systemic effects.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In which Cases is it Used?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Qutenza is indicated for adults suffering from:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Painful peripheral neuropathy<\/strong> (e.g., post-chemotherapy, post-herpetic, diabetic, post-surgical),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Localized neuropathic pain that <strong>does not respond well to traditional medications<\/strong> or for those who have <strong>intolerance to medication side effects<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Does it Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Capsaicin acts directly on the <strong>pain receptors (TRPV1)<\/strong> present in the nerve endings of the skin. Qutenza temporarily &#8220;turns off&#8221; these receptors, reducing pain sensitivity in the treated area. <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The treatment <strong>does not eliminate the nerves<\/strong>, but &#8220;desensitizes&#8221; them for weeks or months.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How is the treatment carried out?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The patch is <strong>applied by specialized medical personnel<\/strong> directly to the painful area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The application duration is <strong>30 or 60 minutes<\/strong>, depending on the location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After treatment, the area may appear <strong>red or sensitive<\/strong>, but this usually passes in a few days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sedation is generally not necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The patient remains awake and can return home immediately after.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Long Does the Effect Last?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In many patients, pain relief begins within <strong>1-2 weeks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The effect can last from <strong>2 to 3 months<\/strong>, sometimes longer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The treatment can be repeated every 90 days, if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advantages<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Does not require daily medication intake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Few systemic side effects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Targeted and localized treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improves quality of life in many patients with resistant pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Possible Side Effects<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Temporary burning or heat sensation in the treated area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redness or swelling of the skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local irritation (usually mild and temporary)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>In general, Qutenza is well-tolerated and does not interfere with other medications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Capsaicin is a natural substance derived from chili peppers, known for its ability to influence pain receptors in the skin. In medicine, it is used in the form of a high-concentration patch (8%) (Qutenza\u00ae), to treat peripheral neuropathic pain, which is a type of pain caused by a nerve problem. This pain can manifest as: [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4170,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3462","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-senza-categoria"],"rttpg_featured_image_url":{"full":["https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-06-at-16.53.15.jpeg",1600,1066,false],"landscape":["https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-06-at-16.53.15.jpeg",1600,1066,false],"portraits":["https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-06-at-16.53.15.jpeg",1600,1066,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-06-at-16.53.15-150x150.jpeg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-06-at-16.53.15-300x200.jpeg",300,200,true],"large":["https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-06-at-16.53.15-1024x682.jpeg",800,533,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-06-at-16.53.15-1536x1023.jpeg",1536,1023,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-06-at-16.53.15.jpeg",1600,1066,false]},"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"admin","author_link":"https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/en\/author\/administrator\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/tidolore.ch\/en\/category\/senza-categoria\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Senza categoria<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"Capsaicin is a natural substance derived from chili peppers, known for its ability to influence pain receptors in the skin. In medicine, it is used in the form of a high-concentration patch (8%) (Qutenza\u00ae), to treat peripheral neuropathic pain, which is a type of pain caused by a nerve problem. 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