Intralesional Injections

Intralesional Injections

Intralesional injections are effective for a wide range of indications, are easily performed, and are relatively safe. The rationale for intralesional therapy is simple: to deliver medication directly into a specific skin lesion to treat local tissues with minimal systemic effects.

These injections can be used to treat a variety of conditions like keloids, and alopecia areata. The injection is typically given with a small needle, and the medication is injected into the middle layer of skin or tissue. The skin also serves as a reservoir, allowing medication deposited in the dermis to be delivered over a period of time, resulting in prolonged therapy,  providing targeted treatment to the affected area, while avoiding or minimizing the adverse effects of systemic therapy.

There are several types of medications that can be used for intralesional injections, depending on the condition being treated. The common type of intralesional injection is corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are a type of steroid hormone that can be used to reduce inflammation and swelling in the affected area. They are commonly used to treat skin conditions such as keloids, eczema, and alopecia areata.

Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate type of intralesional injection for your specific condition and individual needs.