Guide to Topical Anesthetics and Numbing Cream

Learn what you need to know about numbing cream!

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Using numbing cream is one of the top best-practice recommendations for medical procedures. It’s cheap, simple, and very effective. Use this guide to learn what might be a good option for you and your family. This great video shows you how to use it!

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Parents and providers.

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