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GlossarySubcutaneous Injections

involve injecting medication into the fat layer under skin

Subcutaneous injections, often abbreviated as Sub-Q injections, involve administering medication into the layer of fat and tissue just beneath the skin. This method is commonly used for drugs that need to be absorbed slowly, such as insulin or certain vaccines, and is typically performed using a small needle to minimize discomfort.

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Clinical Significance of Vibration Anesthesia on Reducing Pain of Ring-Block (Subcutaneous Injections) in Patients Undergoing Hair Restoration Surgery

research Clinical significance of Vibration Anesthesia on reducing pain of Ring-Block (Subcutaneous Injections) in the patients undergoing Hair Restoration Surgery

2 citations , October 2017

Vibration anesthesia can significantly lessen the pain during hair restoration surgery.

Subcutaneous Chest Abscess Caused by Candida Albicans Infection Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report

research Subcutaneous Chest Abscess Caused by Candida albicans Infection Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report

2 citations , April 2022 in “Cureus”

A healthy woman got a chest abscess from a fungal infection after gallbladder surgery, which was treated but caused temporary hair loss due to the antifungal medication.

Monoclonal Antibody Against Prolactin Receptor: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Repeated Subcutaneous Administrations in Postmenopausal Women

research Monoclonal Antibody Against Prolactin Receptor: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Repeated Subcutaneous Administrations in Postmenopausal Women

3 citations , May 2018 in “Reproductive Sciences”

The drug BAY 1158061 is safe, well-tolerated, and shows potential for treating diseases related to prolactin.

research [A new treatment for androgenetic alopecia : platelet-rich plasma injections].

February 2021 in “Revue médicale de Liège”

Platelet-rich plasma injections are a promising new treatment for hair loss, showing initial positive results.

research Anhidrotic effect of intradermal injections of botulinum toxin—A comparison of different products and concentrations

May 2008 in “Toxicon”

Different botulinum toxin products and concentrations can effectively reduce sweating, itching, bladder pressure, hair loss, and muscle spasms.

research Subcutaneous emphysema resulting from liquid nitrogen spray

15 citations , October 2006 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Liquid nitrogen spray caused a temporary, harmless swelling under the skin in an elderly woman.

The Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues: Conditions, Diagnosis, and Systemic Implications

research The Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues

1 citations , January 2013 in “Springer eBooks”

The document concludes that skin and nail changes can indicate various underlying health conditions.

research Prevention and treatment of alopecia areata with quercetin in the C3H/HeJ mouse model

29 citations , November 2011 in “Cell stress & chaperones”

Quercetin effectively treated and prevented hair loss in mice.

research Medroxyprogesterone acetate therapy in hirsutism

7 citations , August 1985 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

Medroxyprogesterone acetate injections are more effective than topical ointment in treating excessive hair growth in women.

research Treatment and control of Trixacarus caviae infestation in a conventional guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) breeding colony

6 citations , February 2015 in “Journal of parasitic diseases”

Ivermectin injections and spray, along with hygiene measures, successfully treated sarcoptic mange in guinea pigs.

research Androgenetic alopecia and microneedling: Every needling is not microneedling

5 citations , March 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Microneedling improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia when combined with minoxidil.

research Inhibitory Effects of Ethionine, an Analogue of Methionine, on Wool Growth

3 citations , January 1982 in “Australian journal of biological sciences”

Ethionine significantly inhibits wool growth in sheep but not hair growth in mice or rats.

Comment on 'Treatment of Male Pattern Alopecia with Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Double-Blind Controlled Study with Analysis of Platelet Number and Growth Factor Levels'

research Comment on “Treatment of male pattern alopecia with platelet-rich plasma: A double-blind controlled study with analysis of platelet number and growth factor levels”

2 citations , July 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

The comment questions the study's methods for diagnosing hair loss, the type of injections used, the reliability of hair count as a measure, the lack of detail about the procedure, and disagrees with the conclusion about the effect of needling.

research DKK1-targeting cholesterol-modified siRNA implication in hair growth regulation

1 citations , May 2023 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications”

Blocking DKK1 with siRNA can improve hair growth.

research Stem cell therapy alleviates hair loss caused by COVID-19 vaccination

April 2026 in “Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation”

Stem cell therapy can help reduce hair loss from COVID-19 vaccination.

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Management of Notoedric Mange in Persian Cats: A Report of Three Cases

research Diagnostic and therapeutic management of notoederic mange in persian cats: A report of three cases

January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research”

Three Persian cats with mange were successfully treated with Ivermectin injections.

research Revitalizing Hair Growth: A New Regimen Utilizing Growth Factor Concentrate for Hair Loss Treatment

June 2024 in “Cureus”

GFC injections significantly improved hair growth and quality with minimal side effects.

A Case Study of Stress-Induced Alopecia Areata Treated With Hominis Placenta Pharmacopuncture

research A Case Study of Stress-Induced Alopecia Areata Treated with Hominis Placenta Pharmacopunture

March 2024 in “Journal of pharmacopuncture”

Hominis Placenta Pharmacopunture helped regrow hair in a patient with stress-induced hair loss.

Treatment of Persistent Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss (Alopecia) With Human Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Exosome Enriched Extracellular Vesicles: A Case Report

research Treatment of persistent chemotherapy-induced hair loss (Alopecia) with human mesenchymal stromal cells exosome enriched extracellular vesicles: A case report

April 2023 in “Heliyon”

A woman regrew her hair after receiving injections of special cell-derived vesicles.

research 946 Therapeutic effect of combined platelet-rich plasma strategies on morphea

April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Combining platelet-rich plasma injections and gel may effectively treat morphea, improving skin elasticity and reducing pain.

research MESOTHERAPY: AN OVERVIEW

January 2015 in “Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research”

Mesotherapy uses small injections to improve skin, reduce fat, and treat hair loss effectively and quickly.

research The Perfectionism-Psychological Outcome Link: The Mediating Effect of Personal Resiliency

January 2014

Subcutaneous injections of platelet-rich plasma may help with hair loss.

A Prospective Self-Controlled Clinical Trial of Nonactivated Low Leukocyte PRP in Female Pattern Hair Loss Patients of Childbearing Age

research A Prospective Self-controlled Clinical Trial of Nonactivated Low Leukocyte PRP in Female Pattern Hair Loss Patients of Childbearing Age

May 2024 in “Dermatologic surgery”

Nonactivated low leukocyte PRP injections can significantly increase hair and follicle density in women with alopecia.

research Skin Changes after Subcutaneous Injection of Epinephrine

October 1933 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine”

Epinephrine injections can cause severe skin reactions like hair loss and necrosis.

Total Excision Techniques in Donor Area Harvesting for Hair Transplantation

research Total Excision Techniques in Donor Area Harvesting for Hair Transplanting

8 citations , March 1994 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery”

The Total Excision Techniques improve hair transplant results by increasing grafts by at least 50% and reducing scarring.

Treatment of Intralesional Corticosteroid-Induced Cutaneous Atrophy with Hyaluronic Acid Filling

research Treatment of intralesional corticoisteroid-induced cutaneous atrophy with hyaluronic acid filling

1 citations , July 2018 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology”

Hyaluronic acid successfully treated skin atrophy caused by corticosteroid injections.

research Alopecia Areata and Alopecia Areata Incognita

1 citations , July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition, with various treatments showing mixed effectiveness and no guaranteed cure.