A member asked:

I have very sensitive skin , i am having laser therapy for dark spots what can i use to desensitize the skin? ( i can not stand the pain to laser)

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Dr. Laura Garabedian answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Desensitize skin: Prior to each laser treatment you can apply Emla, (lidocaine and prilocaine) a local skin anesthetic. You can get a prescription from your personal physician. Complete application instructions can be found o the box. Apply one hour before treatment on the area to be treated.

Answered 5/8/2015

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