Scott Ashkenaz recently posted & asked: <<"...has anyone tried capsaicin-spiced DMSO as a rub? It might do better than Zostrix (TM!), or it might have other strange effects. Talk about direct delivery...scott@why is there no capsaicin-laced hemorrhoid ointment?>> Well Scott, for health & safety's sake, I sure hope no one is considering trying DMSO, even if it would be spiced/spiked with our beloved capsaicin! This viewpoint is based on likely credible information from the following 2 URLs: http://www.fda.gov/ora/fiars/ora_import_ia6206.html http://www.umich.edu/~aaps/water/dmso/ On a lighter note, however, ref. your question about: "why is there no capsaicin-laced hemorrhoid ointment?"; I don't know, but if & when someone comes out with it, they may want to consider naming it "Preparation 'H' abanero". ;-) Thanks! :-) PepperGrow@aol.com http:ThePepperShop.com