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Michael Adekunle

James L Flowers

James J Flowers

A method of treating a pathological condition of an internal organ in a patient which comprises topically applying capsaicin to the skin of the patient containing nerves which lead to the spinal cord segments corresponding to the internal organ without the need of systemic absorption of the capsaicin.

Method of treating an internal condition by external application of

The invention relates to a method of treating orofacial pain in a patient wherein an effective amount of capsaicin is topically applied to the skin of the face and/or the neck and/or the scalp overlying the trigeminal or upper cervical nerves and it is left in place for a time sufficient to relieve the symptoms thereof.

Indirect method of treating orofacial pain

Clear, water-washable, non-greasy gels useful for topical pain relief contain capsaicin, water, alcohol and a carboxypoly-methylene emulsifier. A method of preparing the gels is disclosed.

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Milwaukee, WI, United States of America

Michael Adekunle