One embodiment of a thin plastic applicator (1) containing a thinner
plastic bubble (2) adhering to the inner surface (3) and containing a
solution of dimethyl sulfoxide with one or more local anesthetic agent. A
thick plastic rib (4) provides reinforcement, separating two textured
sides (5) for ease of handling. A thick plastic rim (6) is attached to an
adhesive foam ring and covered with protective paper (7). Removing this
paper, the applicator is adhered to a disinfected and dry treatment site,
and squeezed to break the inside bubble. After sufficient time to allow
penetration of the anesthetizing agent, the bubble is removed, and
medication or additional anesthetic injected painlessly. This replaces
currently employed less effective methods of topical anesthesia, and
provides health care professionals a means of fear and pain reduction
where before none was available.