Question 1

any adverse effects of topical tretinoin if pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Avoid if possible: We know the oral use causes birth defects. The topical appears safer, but seriously, unless the problem you are treating is extreme, i would avoid it.

Question 2

could an over-the-counter topical anesthetic make it easier to make a deep cut into skin?

Accepted Answer

Local anesthetic: No. The topical agent may cross the epidermis, but won't get deep into the dermis.

Question 3

whats a topical anesthetic agent?

Accepted Answer

Numb skin: Administration of topical anesthetics to control pain associated with procedures such as laceration repair may avoid the need for infiltrative local anesthesia injections and associated pain from the injections. Topical anesthesia also avoids the risk of wound margin distortion that exists with infiltrative injection administration. Many dosage forms exist (gels, sprays, creams, ointments, patch).

Question 4

is it possible to make a topical anesthetic at home?

Accepted Answer

Topical: No, but you can buy them OTC

Question 5

any advice? what stores can you buy a topical anesthetic at?

Accepted Answer

Anesthetics: Any pharmacy or supermarket sells different formulations of local anesthetics.

Question 6

what are the best over-the-counter topical anesthetic?

Accepted Answer

Topical anesthetics: Bengay, aspercreme and sportscreme are the most common and most efficient. Hope it helps.

Question 7

why are topical anesthetic for hood piercing "unethical"?

Accepted Answer

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 work, but in the case of a hood piercing (i assume clitoral hood?) it may not be as effective as injected anesthesia. If the person doing the piercing denies you adequate anesthesia then i would simply go elsewhere. A challenging question.

Question 8

what type of topical anesthetic is best for electrolysis?

Accepted Answer

Electrolysis: If done right it is usually not painful and does not require topical anesthesia.

Question 9

what is the most effective over-the-counter topical anesthetic?

Accepted Answer

Benzocaine: Topical preparations that contain Benzocaine (an ester-type local anesthetic) are probably the most effective "anesthetics". If you mean "analgesics" (i.e. Pain relief) then other compounds may work as well or better. Depends on what you are treating.

Question 10

can topical anesthetic be used to relieve hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

Topical agents: Many agents for hemorrhoids have local anesthetic agents in them.

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