An agent that is applied to produce irritation at one site so as to decrease perception of pain at the same or a distant site.
a medicine applied locally to produce superficial inflammation in order to reduce deeper inflammation
an irritant that is applied to a part of the body in order to stimulate circulation, which counteracts another irritant
An agent applied to skin (usually in poultice form) that produces irritation (redness, stinging, and finally blistering). The irritation usually affects the area underneath the skin. Use counterirritant with caution and remove when skin begins to sting or bum.
an agent that causes a distracting irritation intended to relieve another irritation.
Process of applying an irritating substance to the skin to produce increased blood circulation to the area. Classic example (now considered an outdated treatment) is mustard plaster applied to the chest to relieve bronchial congestion or cough.
agent producing an inflammatory response for affecting an adjacent area
An agent, such as mustard, applied to an area of the skin to produce inflammation in an attempt to influence some other part, often adjacent to or under the treated site.
Affects immune system and reactivity due to its ability to produce a local inflammatory reaction and affect some other part of the body by relieving underlying inflammation of deeper structures. Also used to draw blood away from deep-seated areas.
An agent that produces inflammation or irritation when applied locally to affect another, usually irritated surface to stimulate circulation. (Example: a mustard plaster or liniment).