Region-Specific Effects of Trigeminal Capsaicin Stimulation.

CONCLUSION: Topical application of capsaicin cream to the different branches of the trigeminal nerve caused higher NRS scores along with an altered somatosensory sensitivity. Furthermore, in the nasal mucosa session, a robust local and generalized parasympathetic activation appeared following capsaicin application.
PMID: 30978271 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Journal of Orofacial Pain - April 13, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: J Oral Facial Pain Headache Source Type: research