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The 6 pages that link to Topical anesthetic, each with the reason it gives.
Topical medicationBroader topic: It demonstrates local action without requiring injection.
LidocaineRelated: Topical lidocaine treats localized pain and numbs surfaces before procedures.
BenzocaineNarrower topic: Benzocaine is commonly used in topical preparations for localized numbing.
Fear of needlesRelated: Numbing the site may reduce pain, one contributor to procedural fear.