IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT TESTIMONIALS IN THIS SITE:

TOPICAINE is an over-the-counter topical anesthetic. FDA strictly regulates the labeling and advertising of over-the-counter drugs. Approved uses for over the counter topical anesthetics are the relief of PAIN caused by MINOR SKIN IRRITATIONS, MINOR BURNS, MINOR CUTS AND INSECT BITES.
ESBA LABORATORIES cannot recommend the use of the product for any specific condition or procedure, medical or esthetic, that causes pain. That determination is left to the discretion of the end-user, preferably off course under the advice of a medical professional.

The testimonials included in this web site have been received from the persons specified, without request or remuneration from ESBA Laboratories, and are presented here for educational use only. They do not constitute medical advice, and they are provided as First Amendment protected sharing of ideas and experiences in the area of relief of minor pain.

 

Dr Mitchell S. Shek; Medical Director of Laser Hair Removal and Aesthetics

Clinic (Birmingham, Michigan)

November 9,1999

To Whom It May Concern:

    I am a practicing Dermatologist at Dermatology Associates, P.C. in Birmingham, Michigan, and I use the product TOPICAINE® Gel in order to prevent discomfort in my treatment of warts.

    Also, I recently opened a cosmetic center called Laser Hair Removal and Aesthetics (also in Birmingham, Michigan) and I use the product TOPICAINE® Gel for my Laser Hair Removal patients. Applying this product to certain areas that are treated gives the patient relief in the feeling of stinging. I feel this product is one of the best products available in the topical anesthetic market.

Regards;

Dr Mitchell S. Shek
Laser Hair Removal and Aesthetics, P.C.
800 South Adams Road, Suite 210
Birmingham MI 48009
T 248-593-6236
F 248-593-6246

Dr Joseph Masessa, Medical Director, North Jersey Dermatology Center   (Rockaway, New Jersey)

 

 

June 8, 1999

 

 

To Whom It May Concern:

    We have found TOPICAINE® Gel to be effective in relieving the discomfort associated with many dermatological procedures. TOPICAINE® is recommended for use before procedures such as laser surgery, hair removal, and the administration of local anesthesia. It is especially useful in pediatric cases requiring local anesthesia.


    This product is superior to other topical anesthetics as it provides better analgesia in a short period of time. The short application time makes patient compliance easier.


Joseph M. Masessa MD, FAAD
Medical Director
North Jersey Dermatology Center

Dr. Steven I. Popkow, Skin Laser Center, Los Angeles, CA

February 7, 2005

 

 

Dr. Steven I. Popkow

SKIN LASER CENTER

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA:

 
 

Re: TOPICAINE® Endorsement

Dear ESBA Laboratories Inc.:

Being a medical physician who has performed thousands of skin laser treatments, over the past 10 years, I highly recommend TOPICAINE® 4% and 5% anesthetic gels.

 

TOPICAINE®'s effectiveness in reducing pain and discomfort is for anyone and everyone considering laser tattoo removal, hair removal and other skin treatments.

 

My patients have expressed their gratitude and thanks to the makers of TOPICAINE® to other medical professionals who perform laser treatments or skin treatments in general.

 

I highly recommend TOPICAINE® to all my patients, it is one of the best topical anesthetics on the market today.

Sincerely,

 

STEVEN I. POPKOW
Donald Anthony Dilenno, MD, PA, Clearwater, FL

April 13, 2006

ESBA Laboratories Inc.

1001 Jupiter Park Drive

Suite 112

Jupiter, FL 33458

 

 

Dear ESBA Labs,

 

I have practiced hair transplantation for 15 years and have performed thousands of procedures on

men and women, young and old and many races.

 

I have found the topical administration (premedication) of TOPICAINE® 4% Gel to be a useful adjunct

to help alleviate the discomfort associated with SQ injection of local anesthetic (2% lidocaine with

1:100,000 epinephrine).

 

The area to be premedicated is a band of skin approximately 1.5cm wide starting about 1cm superior

and 1cm anterior to the top of the ear and traversing across the upper forehead to the other ear with

the upper border of the band ending about 1cm below the patient's hairline.

 

After noting the patient's allergies and skin condition, the skin is prepped by rubbing the area with

alcohol pads as per manufacturer's instructions. A small amount of 4% gel is rubbed into the prepped

area starting about one hour prior to SQ injection of the local anesthetic. Every 10 to 15 minutes

additional small amounts of 4% gel are rubbed into the same area. A total of 10 grams of gel are used

over the hour.

 

1st time patients are asked to assess relative discomfort levels between the premedicated (with 4% gel) fronto-temporal areas versus the non-premedicated (without 4% gel) parieto-occipital areas upon

subsequent SQ injection of local anesthetic.

 

Repeat patients are also asked to assess the above as well as any change in discomfort level from a

previous procedure.

 

In conclusion most patients report a decrease in pain associated with the SQ injection of local anesthetic when premedicated with TOPICAINE® 4% Gel. Even patients with needle phobia or a low pain threshold seem to derive benefit.

 

If there are any questions, feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Donald A. DiIenno, M.D., P.A.

Harold E. Pierce M.D.

Pierce Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology Center

5304 N. Broad St

Philadelphia, PA 19131

Telephone: 215-329-1940

Email: drpierce4@aol.com

 

To: ESBA Laboratories Inc.

 

Case Report: TOPICAINE® 4% useful for wound debridement

 

 

Philadelphia, November 2001

 

 

A 39 year old African/American nurse underwent a hypertrophic scar revision on back of her hand (dimensions: 2.5/7.5/0.25 cm); significant hypergranulation tissue formed; requiring extensive coldknife debridement. The fresh easily bleeding hypersensitive site was prepared as follows: a phlebotomy tournequet was placed at the wrist; TOPICAINE® Gel 4% was thickly applied to the site for 12 minutes; and a 1 to a million Klein tumescent epinephrine soaked compress was applied with pressure for 6 minutes which allowed a leveling shave resection done with a Gillette double edged razor blade. The patient reported no discomfort, and this allowed the procedure to proceed without any waste of time. Bleeding was well controlled and an Oasis wound dressing was applied and wetted with sterile saline; a fluff gauze and Kling secured the dressing and the patient left surgery in a satisfactory condition.                                                   

 

 

Dr Harold E. Pierce

 

 

About Dr Pierce:

 

Harold E. Pierce, MD

 

Board Certification:

 

Diplomate, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery

Life Member; American Academy of Dermatology

 

Medical Education:

Howard University College of Medicine

Graduate School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Testimonial from Stephfon Glenn, Physician Assistant to Dr Steven B. Hopping, M.D., F.A.C.S.

 March 25, 2002

 Dear ESBA Laboratories Inc.:

You asked me to evaluate TOPICAINE® Gel vs EMLA and Ela-Max. Even though we have been using

it barely over a month, I can give you a satisfactory report due to the volume of patients Dr Hopping sees on a regular basis which has used TOPICAINE® Gel. The effectiveness of TOPICAINE® Gel surpasses both EMLA and Ela-Max (now LMX). Patients have commented that they feel the area numbs faster and they really like the clear gel consistency. The price of TOPICAINE® Gel is much less than the other two products.

 

Let me know if you would like me to start a Quality- Improvement Study comparing the three products.

 

 Stephfon Glenn, P.A.

Cc: Steven B. Hopping M.D

Center for Cosmetic Surgery

2440 M Street, N.W.

Suite # 205

Washington, D.C.