TLDR Intralesional steroid therapy is useful for treating various skin conditions.
Intralesional steroid therapy, particularly with triamcinolone acetonide, had a small but definite role in dermatology, being used for nail disorders, keloids, hypertrophic scars, cystic acne, and to promote hair regrowth in localized alopecia areata. It was also applicable in conditions like cutaneous lupus erythematosus and sarcoidosis, with potential for further trials in other conditions.
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July 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Triamcinolone acetonide injections help hair regrow quickly in mild alopecia but not in severe cases.
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September 1971 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Both steroids effectively promote hair growth for at least 9 months.
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June 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” Triamcinolone can regrow hair in alopecia areata, but the effect is temporary.
October 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica (Print)” People with severe hair loss have lower zinc levels in their blood.
April 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The combination of laser and topical steroids is more effective for treating alopecia areata than topical steroids alone.
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March 1976 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Intralesional steroid therapy is useful for treating various skin conditions.
