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What is a good over-the-counter anesthesia for the skin?
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Lidocaine: Lidocaine patches work well.
Answered 6/26/2014
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OTC creams: That contain an anesthetic such as Lidocaine would work, the concentration of the medication is not as cocentrated as in prescription medications such as the Lidocaine patch.
Answered 6/26/2014
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Ice: a simple ice-bag applied to the area will do wonders.
Answered 11/27/2014
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