Numbing creams which are called as anesthetic creams definitely exert mechanisms locally within the peripheral nerves, soft tissues and skin. They are opposed to transdermal medications which don’t have proper serum drug levels. Hence, numbing creams show a good number of advantages over medications. Lack of drug interactions, side effects etc. everything is included in this. If one wants to get rid of pain, he/she can at least apply this topical cream as it is very helpful.

When you apply it to your skin 1 hour before the shot, the skin will be numbed and pain if any, will be eliminated. There is no need of any prescription; it comes as a cream. It can be applied by parents before going to pediatrician so that vaccines don’t hurt. The placement diagram must be taken from the pediatrician; however, some might consider it to be inconvenient. The cream does not interfere with the elasticity or the ink of the skin; it can be removed off easily.

Numbing creams can be used in various ways and also for different purposes. Many of them use it for reducing discomfort and pain.

1. Tattooing

In the market, you might find some emla cream which claim of reducing the pain during tattooing. The only problem with such creams is that they have to be applied 30 minutes prior to getting that tattoo; the effect lasts only for 40 minutes. So if a large tattoo is being planned, be prepared for pain in the 2^nd hour; the numbing cream will wear off.

1. Body piercing

The similar numbing cream can be used for body piercing too. Yes, if the tolerance level is low, there would be immense pain. So instead of that, use this numbing cream. Although the lasting of these creams is just for a while, body piercing becomes easier.

1. Waxing and hair removal

Hair removal pains a lot; hence a prescription waxing cream can be used so that it becomes a bearable process. During laser hair removal, the hair is burnt to the root and it pains just like waxing. Everything depends on the treatment area; usually laser hair removal takes a bit long and frequent application of the cream is needed. Apart from the advantages mentioned above, there are no side effects, no need of prescription and is extremely safe to use; moreover, it is a wonderful product which is widely used and available.

How should this numbing cream be applied?

• Ø A numbing cream must be purchased
• Ø The area on which the laser treatment will be done should be washed with water and soap and must be dried completely.
• Ø Thick amount must be applied on the area
• Ø When the cream is rubbed an additional layer must be put on that
• Ø The cream should be covered with plastic wrap. Yes, plastic helps in activating that cream and doesn’t let it dry.