Comparison of Compounded Topical Anesthetics

Comparison of Compounded Topical Anesthetics for Pain Relief of Intense Pulsed Light, Pulse Dye Laser, and Microneedling Treatments

The primary objective for this pilot study is to evaluate the efficacy of the compounded topical anesthetic Benzocaine 20%/ Lidocaine 8%/Tetracaine 4% (BLT) compared to 4% Lidocaine topical in providing relief of pain during IPL, PDL, and microneedling procedures.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Men and women over 18, but not more than 75 years of age.
• Patients who have a regularly scheduled dermatology appointment for Intense Pulse Light (IPL), Pulse Dye Laser (PDL), or microneedling.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any subject who has a previous history of allergy, sensitivity, and contraindication to benzocaine, lidocaine, or tetracaine.
• Patients with cardiac/respiratory disease, seizure disorder, or neuropathies.
• Patients who are under treatment for a dermatologic condition that may interfere with the evaluation of the study.
• Pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding.
• Patients who report concurrent use of anxiolytics or opiates, which may interfere with the interpretation of results.