This topic will review the indications, techniques, and adverse effects of intralesional injection of corticosteroids. The use and adverse effects of topical and systemic corticosteroids are discussed separately.

2012年2月26日 · What is an intralesional steroid injection? An intralesional steroid injection involves a corticosteroid such as triamcinolone acetonide injected directly into a lesion on or immediately below the skin.

Intralesional steroid injections (ILS), mainly triamcinolone acetonide, are standard treatment for many skin diseases including keloids, alopecia areata, and circumscribed plaques of dermatitis. Though, the treatment is generally safe; side effects are known to happen including local hypo pigmentation and atrophy.

Intralesional corticosteroid (CS) injections have been used to treat a variety of dermatological and non-dermatological diseases with variable results. The purpose of the injection is to attain a high concentration of the drug at the diseased site, with minimal systemic absorption.

The most common medication used for intralesional injection is a corticosteroid such as triamcinolone acetonide. Intralesional steroid is used for localised inflammatory , hyperplastic , and hypertrophic lesions [1,2].

2000年1月3日 · In this review paper, we have gathered evidence of associated pros and cons of various agents that are used via IL route. Patients having an active or herpetic infection at the injection site and the previous history of hypersensitivity are contraindicated for IL drug therapy.

Intralesional injections are extremely helpful, as they are able to bypass the outer defensive layers of the skin to reach an area that will make the greatest impact on your condition. It is common for a patient to need multiple injections, as different cases vary in severity.

2021年9月30日 · An intralesional steroid injection uses a corticosteroid delivered deep into the tissues of a skin lesion or scar to reduce symptoms associated with certain skin conditions, like itching and pain, and also lessen the appearance of acne scars and scars.

2015年2月26日 · Intralesional injections of steroids are used to decrease inflammation in lesions such as cystic acne and granuloma annulare, to flatten keloids and hypertrophic scars, and to increase hair regrowth in alopecia areata.

Intralesional corticosteroid (CS) injections have been used to treat a variety of dermatological and non-dermatological diseases with variable results. The purpose of the injection is to attain a high concentration of the drug at the diseased site, with minimal systemic absorption.