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Can I apply prilox or lox 2% gel before ear piercing for my 11month baby ?how many mins before I have to apply for my baby?will it cause any side effect in babies ear?like swelling or itching?
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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
10 yrs exp
Indore
U can apply
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Dr. Varunkumar J
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
8 yrs exp
Puducherry
Good morning
Can apply prilocaine gel 15 minutes before procedure
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Dr. Maddali Prathusha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Guntur
You can apply 2percent lox gel..apply 3-5min before piercing ..most of the times it doesn't harm unless until baby is allergic to it..most of the people tolerate well
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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil
Allergist/Immunologist
29 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please bring you baby to my clinic for ear lobe piercing. You can Google search me or my clinic on Google Maps to get our contact info.
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