Topical anesthetic

A topical anesthetic is like a magic cream that can make your skin feel numb so that you don't feel pain. How does it work? Well, when you put the cream on your skin, it goes into your skin and blocks the nerves that usually feel pain. It's like putting a blanket over a microphone so you don't hear any sound. In this case, the cream is like the blanket and the nerves are like the microphone.

So let's say you have to get a shot at the doctor's office. The doctor might put a little bit of topical anesthetic cream on your skin first so that you don't feel the needle going in. It's kind of like a special superpower that makes you immune to pain for a little while! But remember, even though you can't feel pain, you still need to be careful and listen to your doctor or parents so that you don't hurt yourself accidentally.