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homemade topical anesthetic
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Harold Fields answered
61 years experience Family Medicine
Topical: No, but you can buy them OTC
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gary-Anthony Lawson-Boucher answered
22 years experience Anesthesiology
Anesthetics: Any pharmacy or supermarket sells different formulations of local anesthetics.
A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Paul Grin answered
36 years experience Pain Management
Lido Cream 5: It is formulated using the highest concentration of Lidocaine allowed without a prescription, typically used to reduce pain.
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Donald Shenenberger answered
25 years experience Dermatology
Hmmm...: If someone desires a hood piercing and elects to have some sort of topical anesthesia then i don't believe it is unethical. Topical anesthesia can wor ... Read More
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Wayne Ingram answered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: The OB md will usually inject a local anesthetic of the "caine" family before making the incision.
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Grin answered
36 years experience Pain Management
Topical anesthetics: Bengay, aspercreme and sportscreme are the most common and most efficient. Hope it helps.
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered
39 years experience Pain Management
Electrolysis: If done right it is usually not painful and does not require topical anesthesia.
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Tyson answered
39 years experience Pain Management
Benzocaine: Topical preparations that contain Benzocaine (an ester-type local anesthetic) are probably the most effective "anesthetics". If you mean "analgesics" ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marvin Pantangco answered
21 years experience Dentistry
Benzocaine: That's the most common teething anesthetic around. It is supposedly safe but some other ingredients like sweeteners that may not be good for your chil ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Clifford Marks answered
35 years experience Dentistry
Lidocaine: Your dentist or md can prescribe topical lidocaine.
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