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    GlossaryIntralesional Corticosteroids

    medications injected into skin lesions to reduce inflammation

    Intralesional Corticosteroids (IL Corticosteroids) are medications injected directly into a specific area of the skin or lesion to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune response. This treatment is commonly used for conditions like alopecia areata, keloids, and certain types of cysts, providing targeted relief with minimal systemic side effects.

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      Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

      research Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

      4 citations, June 2002 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”
      Effective treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa varies, with antibiotics commonly used and surgery as an option, but no single method is universally successful.
      Alopecia Areata: Probing the Deforestation

      research Alopecia Areata: Probing the Deforestation

      January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology”
      The document concludes that doctors should recognize congenital triangular alopecia to avoid unnecessary treatments, as it does not respond to steroids like alopecia areata does.
      Dermatological Problems in the Football Player

      research Dermatological Problems in the Football Player

      6 citations, July 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      Football players can get many skin conditions from their sport, which need different treatments and can be prevented with good hygiene and protection.

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