Abstract | BACKGROUND: OBJECTIVE: METHOD: After informed consent, 16 patients with seborrheic keratosis, who required CO2 laser surgery, were enrolled. Two lesions on the opposite side of the body with a comparable size, shape and location were selected from each patient. The lidocaine iontophoresis was done on one lesion and the EMLA cream was applied on the other The CO2 laser surgery was performed after 10 min of lidocaine iontophoresis and 60 min after EMLA cream. The level of pain was recorded using a 100-mm visual analog scale. Ratings of patient satisfaction were also assessed. RESULTS: There were no significant differences in pain scores between the two groups (p=0.968), but significantly higher in satisfaction scores (1-5 scale) in the iontophoretic group than the EMLA group (p=0.005). Fifteen patients preferred lidocaine iontophoresis (93.8%), none preferred EMLA cream. All patients in the present study tolerated the tingling and burning sensations. No severe adverse events and side effects were detected. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Rosaya Phahonthep, Wannasri Sindhuphak, Pin Sriprajittichai |
Journal | Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet
(J Med Assoc Thai)
Vol. 87 Suppl 2
Pg. S15-8
(Sep 2004)
ISSN: 0125-2208 [Print] Thailand |
PMID | 16083154
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Anesthetics, Combined
- Lidocaine, Prilocaine Drug Combination
- Prilocaine
- Carbon Dioxide
- Lidocaine
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Topics |
- Aged
- Anesthetics, Combined
(therapeutic use)
- Carbon Dioxide
- Humans
- Iontophoresis
- Keratosis, Seborrheic
(therapy)
- Laser Therapy
- Lidocaine
(therapeutic use)
- Lidocaine, Prilocaine Drug Combination
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Pain, Postoperative
(prevention & control)
- Prilocaine
(therapeutic use)
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