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OPRA Therapeutics and Patient Care QUESTION #3874
Question 1
Which topical agent is supported by evidence as a recommended treatment option for the pain associated with herpes zoster (shingles)?
  • Topical betamethasone dipropionate
  • Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
  • Topical capsaicin✔️
  • Topical tretinoin
Correct Answer Explanation
Topical capsaicin depletes substance P from cutaneous nerve endings and has evidence supporting its use in post-herpetic neuralgia.