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Topical Anesthetics for Dermal Instrumentation: A Systematic Review of Randomized, Controlled Trials

Annals of Emergency Medicine, 2005
We compare the analgesic efficacy of topical anesthetics for dermal instrumentation with conventional infiltrated local anesthesia and also compare topically available amide and ester agents with a eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA).We conducted a systematic review of randomized, controlled trials.
Anthony, Eidelman, Jocelyn M, Weiss, Joseph, Lau, Daniel B, Carr   +3 more
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Topical Analgesia for Endometrial Biopsy

Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2005
To estimate whether benzocaine spray applied to the cervix and the endocervical canal before performing office endometrial biopsy improves patient comfort during the procedure.Eighty-eight women were randomly assigned to receive either 20% benzocaine spray or placebo to the outside of the cervix and into the endocervical canal before an endometrial ...
Jon I, Einarsson, Gwendolyn, Henao, Amy E, Young   +2 more
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Topical cyclosporine‐A versus prednisolone for herpetic stromal keratitis: a randomized controlled trial

Acta Ophthalmologica, 2018
AbstractPurposeTo compare topical cyclosporine‐A 2% eye drop (Cs‐A) with prednisolone acetate 1% eye drop for treatment of herpetic stromal keratitis (HSK).MethodsIn this randomized clinical trial, 38 eyes of 33 patients with HSK were randomly assigned to receive either 2% Cs‐A or 1% prednisolone acetate eye drops.
Alireza Peyman, Mohamadreza Nayebzadeh, Mohamadreza Peyman, Natalie A. Afshari, Mohsen Pourazizi   +4 more
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Topical Sucralfate Treatment of Anal Fistulotomy Wounds: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial

Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, 2011
Sucralfate is a cytoprotective agent which adheres to mucoproteins and forms a protective barrier at wound sites. In oral form it is a common ulcer medication, and as a topical preparation it has been used to treat a wide variety of wounds.The present study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of topical sucralfate in wound healing ...
Pravin J, Gupta, Purushottam S, Heda, Subhash A, Shrirao, Surekha S, Kalaskar   +3 more
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Effects of Topical Antifibrinolytics in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

American Journal of Rhinology, 2007
Background Bleeding in endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) may increase the risk of intraoperative complications and is associated with poorer outcomes Antifibrinolytic agents have been shown to reduce bleeding if administered systemically.
Athanasiadis, T., Beule, A., Wormald, P.
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A randomized controlled trial of R-salbutamol for topical treatment of discoid lupus erythematosus

British Journal of Dermatology, 2009
In a recent open pilot trial, R-salbutamol sulphate, a well-known molecule with anti-inflammatory effects, was tested successfully on patients with therapy-resistant discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE).To compare the efficacy and safety of R-salbutamol cream 0.5% vs.
Jemec, G B E, Ullman, S, Goodfield, M, Bygum, A, Olesen, A B, Berth-Jones, J, Nyberg, F, Cramers, M, Faergemann, J, Andersen, P, Kuhn, A, Ruzicka, T   +11 more
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Topical Anesthesia in Cutaneous Head and Neck Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
AbstractObjectiveCutaneous head and neck surgery can safely and effectively be performed using local anesthetic (LA). However, optimizing pain management during LA administration is paramount for patient comfort and procedural efficacy. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the comparative effectiveness of EMLA cream and ethyl chloride
Rory, O'Neill, Adrinda, Affendi, Nathaniel, McHugh, Liam, Skinner   +3 more
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Randomized Controlled Trial of Topical Hyperbaric Oxygen for Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Diabetes Care, 1988
The effect of 2 wk of topical hyperbaric oxygen (THO) treatment on the healing of diabetic foot ulcers without associated gangrene was evaluated in a prospective, controlled, and randomized manner in 28 patients. There were 12 patients in the THO group (group 1) and 16 in the control group (group 2).
C A, Leslie, F L, Sapico, V J, Ginunas, R H, Adkins   +3 more
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A pilot randomized controlled trial of topical androgen treatment in dry eye

The Ocular Surface
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of eyelid androgen gel application to treat moderate to severe dry eye disease.Twenty four eyes of 24 subjects (12 eyes per arm) were randomized to either eyelid testosterone or vehicle gel. Subjects received either 17β-Hydroxyandrost-4-en-3-one) 4.5 % wt./wt.
Jay Ruzhang, Jiang, Rima, Khankan, William H, Ridder, Andrew Loc, Nguyen, Jerry R, Paugh   +4 more
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Effect of topical diclofenac on postoperative photorefractive keratectomy pain: a randomized, controlled trial

Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology, 2014
AbstractBackgroundA major disadvantage of photorefractive keratectomy is postoperative pain and discomfort. This study aims to evaluate whether topical diclofenac 0.1% therapy adds any extra benefit to systemic diclofenac in controlling pain after photorefractive keratectomy.DesignProspective randomized, double‐masked clinical trial applied in the ...
Alireza, Eslampoor, Asieh, Ehsaei, Mojtaba, Abrishami   +2 more
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