Arthritis pain: Treatments absorbed through your skin

June 14, 2026
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Arthritis pain: Treatments absorbed through your skin

How do pain medicines that go on the skin work?

Topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Capsaicin

Other topical arthritis products

How well do topical products work?

Are they safe to use?

Updated: May 17, 2025

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