Evaluation of topical anesthetics by laser-induced sensation: Comparison of EMLA 5% cream and 40% lidocaine in an acid mantle ointment

Abstract

Non-scarring laser pulses are reliable and reproductive pain inducers for assessing topical anesthetics showing a low intra-individual variation. This technique demonstrated that EMLA 5% cream is significantly more effective than 40% lidocaine ointment.