Anesthetics Prior to Keloid Injections: A Painless Approach

The document discusses the use of lidocaine as an anesthetic prior to intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injections for the treatment of keloids and hypertrophic scars, which are common in individuals of African descent and can cause pain and psychosocial distress. The authors propose the ring block technique with lidocaine to maximize patient comfort during the injection process. Their experience suggests that patients prefer this method over others that do not use anesthesia, as it allows for more tolerable and uninterrupted therapy. The document emphasizes the importance of this approach in improving the treatment experience for patients with keloids and hypertrophic scars.