Answer
Yes, second- and third-degree burns have been reported in patients treated with capsaicin patches in the Qutenza product information; severe pain warrants patch removal and examination for chemical burns.
Sources for this answer
- Qutenza 179mg cutaneous patch (UK-GB)Grunenthal Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 17Document updated
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