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Comprehensive Review of Topical Analgesics for Chronic Pain.
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PMID: 33534003.
Abstract
Topical analgesics are a non-opioid option for the treatment of chronic pain conditions including neuropathic pain, musculoskeletal pain, and osteoarthritis. There are many topical medications available; however their efficacy is variable. This article reviews the various topical analgesics, their mechanisms of action, and their efficacy.