Evaluating the efficacy of local anesthetic techniques during scalp microneedling.
J Cosmet Dermatol
; 2024 Sep 08.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
An increasing interest in minimally invasive procedures hassled to a demand for an effective local anesthetic algorithm. The scalp presents a challenge in achieving effective anesthesia due to the presence of hair shafts. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of different methods during a microneedling procedure, including 25 mg lidocaine and 25 mg prilocaine cream, skin spray with 10% lidocaine, and cold gel compresses. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Sixty-two men aged between 20 and 50 years underwent three microneedling treatments, each using a different method of anesthesia. The treatment area was divided into two equal parts, with one part exposed to a specific anesthetic method. Patients were asked to rate their pain on a 0-10 verbal analog scale. An attempt was made to objectify the results using algometry.RESULTS:
A negative correlation was observed between the algometry results and the VAS score after the application of the cream and cold compresses.DISCUSSION:
When choosing monotherapy, it is recommended to use cold gel compresses for scalp microneedling after considering the advantages and disadvantages of different methods.
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MEDLINE
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J Cosmet Dermatol
Asunto de la revista:
DERMATOLOGIA
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
Polonia
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Reino Unido