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Effects of Relaxation and Stress on the Capsaicin-Induced Local Inflammatory Response

From the Department of Psychology (S.L., N.R., S.S), Department of Preventative and Community Dentistry (H.L., K.I), Dow’s institute for Dental Research (H.L.K.), and Departments of Urology and Microbiology (D.L.), University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.

View larger version (15K): [in a new window]   Fig. 1. ACTH response to experimental manipulation and to capsaicin (injection at time 0).

View larger version (13K): [in a new window]   Fig. 2. Cortisol response to experimental manipulation and to capsaicin.

View larger version (11K): [in a new window]   Fig. 3. Mean change in systolic and diastolic blood pressure during experimental manipulation.

View larger version (29K): [in a new window]   Fig. 4. Maximum flare size postcapsaicin.

View larger version (15K): [in a new window]   Fig. 5. Size of total flare over time postcapsaicin.