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GlossaryCorticosteroid Injections

injections of anti-inflammatory steroids to reduce swelling and pain

Corticosteroid injections, also known as steroid injections or cortisone shots, are medical treatments that deliver corticosteroids directly into inflamed or affected areas of the body. These injections are commonly used to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system, making them effective for conditions like alopecia areata, arthritis, and various inflammatory disorders. The corticosteroids help to decrease swelling, redness, and pain, providing relief and promoting healing.

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research Treatment of severe alopecia areata with intralesional steroid injections.

60 citations , October 2009 in “PubMed”

Intralesional steroid injections are safe and effective for treating severe alopecia areata.

research Gender-specific alteration of steroid metabolism and its impact on viral replication in a mouse model of hepatitis B virus infection

2 citations , September 2024 in “Animal Cells and Systems”

Hepatitis B virus alters steroid hormones in male mice, reducing dihydrotestosterone to inhibit viral replication.

research Local Injection of Steroids and Hair Regrowth in Alopecias

57 citations , December 1960 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Steroid injections can help regrow hair in some alopecia cases.

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 Cutaneous calcinosis of scleroderma. Successful treatment with intralesional adrenal steroids.

38 citations , May 1982 in “PubMed”

Intralesional steroid injections can effectively treat calcinosis and ulcers in scleroderma.

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community Steroid injections helped my hair loss but I have AGA?

in Female 1 upvotes 2 years ago

A woman with AGA and CTE has been taking multiple hair loss treatments including spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, bicalutamide, birth control, and minoxidil without success. Steroid injections, however, dramatically and immediately stopped her hair loss, though the effect lasts less than a month.

community As in this research, i have seen many who advise a regular use of VitaminD, even if you are not deficient. Once i had read in tressless that mpb and Vitamin D might have a correlation. So could it be an a benefit to add this to your ongoing treatment plan?

in Research/Science 83 upvotes 5 years ago

People discussed using vitamin D supplements for hair loss, with some also using steroid injections, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and zinc. Despite supplementation, one user noted no improvement in hair condition, but acknowledged the general health benefits of addressing vitamin D deficiency.

community Starting Treatment for CCCA (scarring alopecia)

in Treatment 6 upvotes 2 years ago

A male in his early 20s with CCCA (scarring alopecia) started treatment with Finasteride, Fluocinolone, and Doxycycline. Steroid injections were suggested but not yet done.

community Progress- 3 months, 5% Minoxidil, 0.1% Finasteride

in Is this regrowth? 232 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced significant hair loss after stopping a treatment of 5% Minoxidil and 0.1% Finasteride, which they had used from December 2021 to January 2024. They resumed the treatment in April 2025, hoping for regrowth, and are considering additional treatments like transplants and steroid injections.

community AGA responded to steroid shots? Biopsy wrong? Please help!

in Female 2 upvotes 2 years ago

A woman with AGA is using spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, oral minoxidil, bicalutamide, and anti-androgenic birth control but still experiences worsening hair loss. Steroid shots temporarily stop her hair shedding, leading her to question her biopsy results.

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