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    Glossary Local Anesthetic

    medication that numbs a specific area to prevent pain

    A local anesthetic is a medication used to numb a specific area of the body to prevent pain during medical procedures. It works by blocking nerve signals in the targeted region, allowing patients to remain conscious and comfortable without feeling pain. Commonly used in minor surgeries, dental work, and skin biopsies, local anesthetics can be administered through injections, creams, or sprays.

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    1. Simplified Lateral Brow Lift under Local Anesthesia for Correction of Lateral Hooding Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open · 2019 · 9 citations
    2. Effect of syringe size on severity of pain during local anesthesia administration Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2019 · 4 citations
    3. Local Anesthesia Techniques in Hair Restoration Surgery Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery · 2016 · 3 citations
    4. A comparative, open-label, randomised study; evaluating efficacy of a hand-held device using a combination of vibration and cold, versus only vibration; in reducing the pain sensation of multiple local anaesthesia injections during hair transplant 2026
    5. Comparison of different methods of local anesthesia for platelet rich plasma injections to scalp in patients with hair loss - A prospective study Asian Journal of Medical Sciences · 2024
    6. Comparison of different methods of local anesthesia for platelet rich plasma injections to scalp in patients with hair loss - A prospective study Asian journal of medical sciences · 2024
    7. Comparison of the Efficacy Between Regional Nerve Block and Ring Block as Local Anesthetic Techniques for Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment Curēus · 2024
    8. The impact of cannabis use on local anesthetic dosing during hair restoration surgery: a case report, proposed mechanisms, and clinical recommendations Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2025
    9. A Preliminary Study on Application of Vibrating Device Instead of Topical Anaesthetic Gel During Injection of Local Anaesthesia Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications · 2020
    10. Therapeutic inhibition of keratinocyte TRPV3 sensory channel by local anesthetic dyclonine 2020 · 3 citations
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