Benzocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body. Benzocaine topical is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by minor skin irritations ...

Our case highlights the inadequacy of the use of benzocaine as a single screening agent for topical anesthetic contact allergy and the importance of confirming tolerance to other anesthetics by ...

Sold over the counter in cream, gel, or liquid formulations, benzocaine is the active ingredient in many topical anesthetics ...