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This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of different methods during a microneedling procedure, including 25\u2009mg lidocaine and 25\u2009mg prilocaine cream, skin spray with 10% lidocaine, and cold gel compresses.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Materials and Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Sixty\u2010two men aged between 20 and 50\u2009years underwent three microneedling treatments, each using a different method of anesthesia. The treatment area was divided into two equal parts, with one part exposed to a specific anesthetic method. Patients were asked to rate their pain on a 0\u201310 verbal analog scale. 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