Topical Menthol for Treatment of Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy

Indian J Palliat Care. 2017 Jul-Sep;23(3):350-352. doi: 10.4103/IJPC.IJPC_23_17.

Abstract

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is a frequent treatment-limiting factor that significantly impairs patients' everyday life, also because of a lack of valid palliative options. Here, we report a case of a male patient with a history of metastatic colon cancer and previous chemotherapies. He came to our attention with a peripheral neuropathy that impaired his quality of life and could limit the further line of chemotherapy. We treated the neuropathy with menthol aqueous cream with benefit.

Keywords: Cancer; TRPM8; chemotherapy; menthol; neuropathic pain.

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  • Case Reports