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Topical anesthetic is an anesthetic agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

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Is it possible to make a topical anesthetic at home?

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Any advice? What stores can you buy a topical anesthetic at?

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What is the best over the counting topical anesthetic? Which can you recommend?

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

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Why are topical anesthetic for hood piercing "unethical"?

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What type of topical anesthetic is best for electrolysis?

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

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

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Whats a topical anesthetic agent?

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Can topical anesthetic be used to relieve hemorrhoids?

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Can one use a topical anesthetic for a cervical biopsy?

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

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

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Can mild topical anesthetic creams be used for cancer patients?

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Could we use mild topical anesthetic creams for cancer patients?

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Is it okay for me to use an oral topical anesthetic gel on my hemorrhoids?

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Could the doc use a topical anesthetic for cervical biopsy?

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A 17-year old male asked:

To take the pain away of the shot for an ingrown toenail is it better to ask for an oral sedative or a topical anesthetic?

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A 16-year old female asked:

Which topical anesthetic is safe to use b4 getting blood work? I have severe needle phobia & I'm also very sensitive around my veins. URGENT PLEASE!!!

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A 19-year old female asked:

What are the risks of a self hysterectomy done under an OTC topical local anesthetic?

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Topical local anesthetic: what should I include in first aid kit?

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What's the difference between topical aneshtetic creams like benzocaine, lidocaine, prilocaine, and xylocaine?

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Why do you take oral anesthetics?

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Could you buy an anesthetic that knocks you out?

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What is the definition or description of: anesthetic?

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Is general anesthetic safe?

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Where can I get local anesthetics?

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How long does an epidural anesthetic last?

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Can you suggest an OTC oral anesthetic rinse?

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What gases are frequently used as anesthetics?

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