Bài báo khoa học Tập 66 Số Vol 67. English Version No 2 11/06/2026

EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CAPSAICIN CREAM ON PATIENTS WITH HERPES ZOSTER AT 19-8 HOSPITAL

Le Thi Bich Hong1, Bui Thi Van1, Pham Thu Hien2
1 Department of Dermatology and Allergy, 108 Central Military Hospital
2 Department of Dermatology, Thai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v66i8.4055
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Từ khóa
herpes zoster, capsaicin cream
Tóm tắt

Objective: To evaluate the treatment effectiveness of capsaicin cream on patients with herpes zoster.

Subjects and methods: This was a controlled retrospective, prospective study of patients with herpes zoster treated at 19-8 Hospital from 16 January 2025 to 9 December 2025

Results: The study populations were divided into two groups: a group treated with capsaicin (30 patients) and a control group (30 patients). There were no differences in age, gender, symptoms, or severity of herpes zoster between the two groups before treatment. After treatment, the capsaicin group had a significantly higher pain relief rate (76.7% vs. 3.3% without pain) and a higher patient satisfaction rate (100% vs. 83.3% with a very satisfactory complaint) than the control group.

Conclusion: Capsaicin cream demonstrated promising efficacy and safety in reducing patients' symptoms and improving their quality of life.

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