1990
Spatial summation of chemical irritation and itch produced by topical application of capsaicin
Green B. Spatial summation of chemical irritation and itch produced by topical application of capsaicin. Attention, Perception, & Psychophysics 1990, 48: 12-18. PMID: 2165586, DOI: 10.3758/bf03205007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTopical applicationStimulus areaSpatial summationSensation of irritationHeat painSensations of itchingStinging/Afferent systemsChemical irritationCutaneous sensationFrequency of reportsCapsaicinIrritationNumber of stimuliStatistical significanceIntensity of irritationFilter paper discsItchSensationSkinModest increasePrevious reportsStimulus sizeStimulationPaper discs
1988
Capsaicin as a cutaneous stimulus: sensitivity and sensory qualities on hairy skin
Green B, Flammer L. Capsaicin as a cutaneous stimulus: sensitivity and sensory qualities on hairy skin. Chemical Senses 1988, 13: 367-384. DOI: 10.1093/chemse/13.3.367.Peer-Reviewed Original Research