Question 1

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 2

can topical anesthetic be used to relieve hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

can one use a topical anesthetic for a cervical biopsy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A "local" injection-like novocaine in your skin-will probably work better.

Question 4

i cannot they use a topical anesthetic for a cervical biopsy?

Accepted Answer

Biopsy: A cervical (cone) biopsy is a fairly large piece of tissue so a topical is unlikely to help much. Also, the local anesthetic could theoretically change the appearance of cells under the microscope for the pathologist. This is often done under significant sedation of a spinal anesthetic.

Question 5

what is a good topical anesthetic for itching of mosquito bites?

Accepted Answer

Mosquito bites: Hydrocortisone cream or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream generally work well. There is also sarna cream which is camphor and works well for itch too. I like to use it cold, so i store it in the fridge. Works really well to stop itch before bed and get a good nights sleep. You can also take oral antihistamines like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) but they can make you sleepy. Non sedating, like Claritin don't work as well for itch imo.

Question 6

is it possible to make a topical anesthetic at home?

Accepted Answer

Topical: No, but you can buy them OTC

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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