(Consultation) EMLA 0.05

EMLA cream comprises two active components, lidocaine and prilocaine, classified under the category of local anaesthetics. 

This cream operates by temporarily desensitising the skin's surface, and can be used prior to specific medical interventions. While it effectively alleviates skin pain, sensations of pressure and touch can still be felt. 

For adults, adolescents, and children: It proves beneficial in numbing the skin before: 

• needle insertion (e.g., injections or blood tests) 

• minor skin procedures 

For adults and adolescents: Additionally, it finds application in: 

• genital numbing prior to injections or medical procedures like wart removal, with application administered by a healthcare professional. 

For adults: Further uses include skin desensitisation prior to: 

• cleansing or removal of damaged skin resulting from leg ulcers 

There is evidence to suggest that EMLA cream has been effective to delay ejaculation for lots of men. In these studies, it was shown to significantly increase the time between gaining an erection and ejaculation.