What are Some Different Kinds of Pain Relieving Creams?
Pain relieving creams, also known as topical analgesics, are similar to other forms of pain relievers except that they are applied to the skin. Many different types of pain relieving creams are available over the counter for a variety of purposes, but relief from joint pain associated with arthritis is the most common use of pain relieving creams. For pain relieving creams to work, they must contain a high concentration of medication that is capable of being absorbed into the skin and tissue. Topical pain relievers can be very effective at relieving site-specific pain and are preferred by many people to oral medications for such specific pain relief. Besides relief from joint pain, pain relieving creams may also be used to relieve pain from insect bites or stings, sunburn, certain types of headaches, and similar types of site-specific, body surface pain.
