Cream Guide: Culinary Substitutes & Cosmetic Uses

Cream is a versatile ingredient for making whipped frosting, but it also has diverse medical and cosmetic applications. From urea creams for skin to antifungal treatments, learn the best uses and safety precautions for various topical creams.

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Uses for Lidocaine Cream

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Doug Hewitt

Lidocaine cream is a topical anesthetic. It is used to control pain on the skin by preventing nerves from sending signals of pain to the brain. Because of this, it is used in many dermatological procedures. It is also used in some cosmetic procedures that can cause pain on the skin.