| abstract |
A method of treating skin includes applying a topical composition to an affected area of skin, such as a burn, irritation, blister, rash or other similar skin condition. The topical composition has as the active ingredients an anesthetic and a surfactant. The anesthetic is preferably tetracaine in a concentration of from about 1% to 2% by weight and the surfactant is preferably sodium lauryl sulfate in a concentration of from about 0.5% to about 5.0% by weight. |