Principle of capsaicin in treating skin diseases
Capsaicin mainly exerts analgesic and antipruritic effects by affecting the release, synthesis and storage of neuropeptide substance P. This property makes capsaicin effective in treating symptoms such as itching and swelling caused by neurodermatitis, contact dermatitis, etc.
Types of skin diseases treated by capsaicin
Neurodermatitis: Capsaicin can relieve the itching and discomfort caused by neurodermatitis and help patients improve their quality of life.
Contact dermatitis: Capsaicin also has a certain therapeutic effect on contact dermatitis caused by stimulation of certain substances.
Psoriasis: Capsaicin also shows certain potential in the treatment of psoriasis, which can relieve symptoms and improve skin conditions.
Chilblains: Capsaicin can relieve the pain and discomfort caused by chilblains by promoting blood circulation.
Effects of capsaicin in treating skin diseases
Capsaicin can usually relieve symptoms such as itching, pain, swelling, etc. when treating the above skin diseases. However, the treatment effect varies from person to person, and the specific efficacy depends on the individual differences of the patient, the severity of the disease, and the rationality of the treatment plan.