Capsaicin for chronic pain: arthritis, neuropathic pain and post-herpetic neuralgia By rjoachim | October 31, 2021 Doctor Andrea Furlan explains what is capsaicin and how it can be used to treat some types of chronic pain such as arthritis, neuropathic pain and post-herpetic neuralgia. There are topical creams and patches containing capsaicin. Posted in Health & Wellness