['A topical formulation of lidocaine and prilocaine has been shown to provide effective anesthesia for certain superficial skin treatments.', 'To evaluate the efficacy of a topical self-occluding gel containing lidocaine 2.5% and prilocaine 3.5% in reducing the discomfort of 35% trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels.', 'Ten patients who had previously undergone 35% TCA peels were treated with this anesthetic gel prior to their second 35% TCA peel. They rated their level of discomfort in comparison with their previous peel with no anesthesia.', 'Eight of 10 patients reported at least a 40% reduction in discomfort. However, there was a tendency for the anesthetic gel to enhance the depth of the peel.'] Does the efficacy of a topical lidocaine/prilocaine anesthetic gel in 35 % trichloroacetic acid peel?