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GlossaryIntralesional Injections

directly injecting medication into a specific skin lesion

Intralesional Injections, also known as Intralesional Therapy, involve directly injecting medication into a specific lesion or affected area of the skin. This targeted approach is often used to treat conditions like alopecia areata, psoriasis, and keloids, allowing for high concentrations of the drug at the site of the problem while minimizing systemic side effects.

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research Benefit of different concentrations of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide in alopecia areata: An intrasubject pilot study

50 citations , July 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Using 2.5 mg/mL triamcinolone acetonide is effective for hair growth in alopecia areata with fewer side effects.

research The place of intralesional steroid therapy in dermatology

39 citations , March 1976 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Intralesional steroid therapy is useful for treating various skin conditions.

research Dermoscopic evaluation of therapeutic response to an intralesional corticosteroid in the treatment of alopecia areata

35 citations , January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”

Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is effective for treating patchy hair loss, and dermoscopy helps detect treatment response and side effects early.