Intralesional Injection

How Does Intralesional Injection Work?

Intralesional injection is a process whereby a corticosteroid is injected directly into a skin lesion or irregular growth. The goal in using intralesional injection is to improve the appearance of a lesion and also reduce symptoms associated with the lesion such as itching or pain. Corticosteroids are steroids produced mainly by the adrenal glands and are naturally occurring chemicals. An intralesional injection is an outpatient treatment and takes little time and little recovery.

Conditions Treated by Intralesional Injection

Intralesional injections are used by medical professionals to address a wide range of dermatological conditions including keloids, plaques of dermatitis and alopecia areata. These injections are particularly popular for treating keloids, raised skin lesions that create social and emotional discomfort for some patients. Intralesional injections are a quick and safe process. Some minor side effects include hypopigmentation at the area of injection and atrophy.

Related Conditions

Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss for both adults and children. This can cause hair loss on the scalp as well as on the body, such as eyebrows, eyelashes and facial hair. Learn More

Eczema

Atopic dermatitis, often referred to as eczema, is a common skin condition that appears most often in children, though it can occur in individuals of any age. Learn More

Hair Loss

Alopecia, commonly referred to as hair loss, is shedding of hair from the head that far exceeds the normal shedding humans experience on a regular basis. Learn More

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin disorder in which the cells of the skin multiply much faster than normal. Learn More

Traction Alopecia

Traction alopecia is a form of hair loss that’s caused by repeated pulling or putting tension on hair, such as wearing tight ponytails, buns, braids, etc. Learn More

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