Topical anesthetics
What are Topical anesthetics?
Topical anesthetics are medicines that numb and reduce the sensation of pain in the area to which they are applied. They are available as creams, ointments, solutions, eye drops, gels or sprays and may be applied to areas such as the skin, inside the mouth or throat, in the nose, or in the eyes.
Topical anesthetics may be applied to the skin to relieve pain caused by sunburn or other minor burns, insect bites, minor cuts, or before dressing changes when wounds are extensive. They may also be used prior to vaccination or any other procedure that requires insertion of a needle.
List of Topical anesthetics
See also
Medical conditions treated or associated with topical anesthetics:
- Allergic Urticaria
- Anal Itching
- Anesthesia
- Aphthous Ulcer
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Back Pain
- Burns, External
- Cold Sores
- Dermal Ulcer
- Dermatological Disorders
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Tract Examination
- Hemorrhoids
- Insect Bites
- Local Anesthesia
- Manscaping Pain
- Minor Cuts
- Minor Skin Conditions
- Minor Skin Irritation
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Spasm
- Neuropathic Pain
- Oral and Dental Conditions
- Pain
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Poison Sumac
- Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Premature Ejaculation
- Pruritus
- Scrapes
- Skin Rash
- Sore Throat
- Sunburn
- Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis
- Urticaria
Further information
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