Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Evaluation of a novel topical anesthetic agent for cutaneous laser resurfacing: a randomized comparison study.
A variety of topical anesthetic compounds are available for use prior to minimally or moderately painful cutaneous laser procedures. A novel lidocaine/tetracaine-based peel has recently been developed that is applied to the skin as a cream and, once air dried, is removed as a flexible film that may prove useful in providing adequate dermal anesthesia for dermatologic laser surgery. ⋯ A novel topical lidocaine/tetracaine-based cream peel provides safe and effective dermal anesthesia for single-pass CO2 laser skin resurfacing.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
The S-Caine peel: a novel topical anesthetic for cutaneous laser surgery.
The S-Caine peel (Zars, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT) is a novel eutectic lidocaine/tetracaine mixture that is applied as a cream, drying upon exposure to air to form a flexible film that can be peeled off easily. The patented formulation can be used to anesthetize the skin prior to a variety of cutaneous procedures. ⋯ The S-Caine peel is a rapid, safe, and effective method of topical anesthesia for cutaneous PDL treatment.