title: Local anesthesia in dermatology.
abstract: Local and regional anesthetic procedures are an integral part of daily dermatological practice. Safe and effective analgesia in skin and soft tissues is crucial for otherwise painful diagnostic or therapeutic interventions. Tumescent local anesthesia allows for pain-free interventions that previously had to be done by using general anesthesia. Older patients with multiple co-morbidities are especially suited for local anesthetic procedures, because they may significantly reduce surgical risks. For dermatologists, the knowledge of mode of action and toxicity of local anesthetics, as well as the emergency management of their potential complications, is essential.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergy, University of Leipzig, Germany. wett@medizin.uni-leipzig.de
authors.forename: Tino
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Wetzig
authors.forename: Marco
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Averbeck
authors.forename: Jan C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Simon
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kendler
mesh_terms: D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000639:trends*; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D003880:Dermatology / Q000639:trends*; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local