Intralesional Steroid

Acne Intralesional Steroid Injection Treatment is a targeted approach to managing stubborn and inflamed acne lesions using carefully administered steroid injections. It's a safe and effective procedure performed by skilled professionals.

How does Acne Intralesional Steroid Injection work?

The treatment involves injecting a tiny amount of corticosteroid medication directly into the inflamed acne lesion. The steroid works to swiftly reduce inflammation, shrink the lesion, and promote healing. This technique is particularly useful for large, painful, or persistent acne that hasn't responded well to other treatments.

Benefits of Acne Intralesional Steroid Injection

- Rapid Relief: In just a few days, patients can experience a significant reduction in inflammation and pain.
- Minimized Scarring: By targeting the root cause of inflammation, the risk of scarring is reduced.
- Tailored Treatment: Injections can be adjusted to suit each patient's unique needs.
- Enhanced Confidence: Clearer skin can boost self-esteem and quality of life.

Acne Intralesional Steroid Injection area of application

The treatment is suitable for various acne types, such as cysts, nodules, and deep papules. It's particularly effective for those hard-to-reach or painful lesions that can cause discomfort and scarring. The procedure is often used on the face, back, chest, and shoulders – common areas prone to severe acne.

Frequency of Acne Intralesional Steroid Injection?

The frequency of injections varies depending on the severity of the acne and individual response. Generally, patients start with a series of treatments spaced a few weeks apart. As the skin improves, the frequency decreases. Maintenance injections may be advised for ongoing acne management.

Know more about ILS

Steroid or cortisone injections have two roles in acne:

Firstly it can be used as an effective way of reducing inflammation of individual acne cysts that are angry and eruptive. It can help to lessen the individual lesion in a short period of time.

Usually a tiny amount 0.05ml is injected into the centre as a once off treatment. This is used in special circumstances and not advised as a mainstay of acne treatment.

Secondly cortisone is used in the treatment of certain scars caused by acne. In particular the jawline may develop hypertrophic or thickened scars that persist for many years and can cause discomfort.

One form of treatment is cortisone injections in amounts and frequency determined by the doctor. Atrophy (thinning of the skin) and hypopigmentation (loss of colouring) are potential side effects which can be minimised if done properly by an experienced doctor.