Sensory profile and its impact on quality of life in patients with painful diabetic polyneuropathy.

Context: Painful diabetic polyneuropathy (PDN) is common and causes significant disability. The sensory profile in each patient is different and affects quality of life.

Aim: To describe the demographic, details of sensory profile and its impact on quality of life in patients with PDN.

0.025% capsaicin gel for the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy: a randomized, double-blind, crossover, placebo-controlled trial.

Background: Topical therapy may provide additional benefit in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN). This study was conducted to study the safety and efficacy of 0.025% capsaicin gel in this condition.