Cutaneous Atrophy and Alopecia After Greater Occipital Nerve Injection Using Triamcinolone

    Giorgio Lambru, Susie Lagrata, Manjit Matharu
    Studysummary This study reports cutaneous atrophy and alopecia in four patients following greater occipital nerve blockade with triamcinolone and lidocaine, suggesting that alternative steroids may reduce these side effects.
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