Massage a generous amount onto area for a few minutes and apply as needed.
Internal pain/inflammation is diffrent for everyone. Apply 3 to 4 times a day or more if needed. When you feel that you have recovered, you should continue for 3 to 5 days and then switch to 1 or 2 times a day. Observe how you feel and make your judgment and adjust accordingly. We cannot see internal inflammation or pain, but you can feel it.
Wash it off with soap and water. If you have further irritation apply your cream or lotion to help soothe it. If it worsen, contact your Physician/Doctor.
If you start feeling slight pain returning you should re-apply again and then continue as needed. Remember this is an external application, it's all natural oils. It will not work if you don't use it.