Table 1. Reports used in this study.
This study references articles sourced from PubMed and Embase databases. Relevant materials were also obtained from the Google search engine, including articles and websites.
| Article | Summary |
| Lutnick et al. [1] | Delves into the historic perspectives of circumcision and anesthesia, offering insights from the Journal of Urology. |
| Science Museum [2] | Discusses the art of anesthesia, showcasing its historical significance and developments. |
| Singh [3] | The article highlights Sushruta's contributions as the father of surgery, providing insight into ancient surgical practices. |
| Davison [4] | The paper discusses the evolution of anesthesia, shedding light on the advancements made in the field throughout history. |
| Chenwei Medical [5] | Offers a webpage dedicated to the history of anesthesia, providing insights into its evolution over time. |
| Kaur et al. [6] | Focuses on achieving hemostasis in dermatology procedures and provides management guidelines. |
| Science Museum Group Collection [7] | The site explains the invention of the Richardson Spray invented by Benjamin Ward used to spray ether for local anesthesia during tooth extraction, and later adapted by Joseph Lister for use in antisepsis, making it the only surviving spray of its kind. |
| Marion and Gibbons [8] | Discusses the use of cocaine as a local anesthetic in dermatology, highlighting its relevance. |
| Nathan et al. [9] | Explains early work on local anesthesia, considered instrumental in its development. Provides historical context and references. |
| Grant and Hoffman [10] | Discusses the use of topical anesthetics in emergency medicine. |
| Rękas-Dudziak et al. [11] | Categorizes local anesthetics into esters and amides, detailing their chemical properties and mechanisms of action. Bupivacaine and ropivacaine are also discussed, highlighting their applications and safety profiles. |
| Upadya and Upadya [12] | Provides an updated review of local anesthetic drugs that are used to conduct dermatological surgical procedures. |
| Crisan et al. [13] | This article examines the existing information on pain relief, anesthesia, and potential complications in pediatric dermatosurgery. The insights from this review can be valuable for enhancing safety and care quality, as well as providing better guidance for parents. |
| Roerden et al. [14] | Discusses the uses of tumescent local anesthesia (TLA) and its benefits (prolonged anesthesia, reduced bleeding, and avoidance of complications associated) over general anesthesia in infants. |
| Kouba et al. [15] | Addresses key clinical queries on the use and safety of local anesthesia in dermatologic office-based procedures. It aims to optimize safety and care quality while providing recommendations for dermatologists. |
| Epstein et al. [16] | This manuscript discusses pain management during laser therapy for cutaneous lesions. Topical anesthesia, nerve blocks, oral sedation, intravenous sedation, and general anesthesia are all discussed as possible modalities. |