How To Treat And Manage Diabetic Neuropathy

Apply Capsaicin Cream

A diabetic neuropathy patient may be able to treat some of the symptoms they experience by applying capsaicin cream to the affected area of their body. Capsaicin cream is a type of skin ointment produced from cayenne chili pepper that has proven in multiple studies to decrease pain in individuals affected by diabetic neuropathy in their feet and hands. This topical cream works by interfering with the neurotransmitter responsible for sending pain signals to the brain, which decreases pain perception.

Capsaicin cream can cause skin burns in some individuals prone to skin sensitivity and should not be used by those who have numbness or sensation loss due to their diabetic neuropathy. Sensation loss may cause a patient to be unable to feel if they are experiencing this type of reaction from the topical medication.