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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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      Commentary: Treatment of Lichen Planopilaris

      research Commentary: Treatment of Lichen Planopilaris

      23 citations , January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      Effective treatments for lichen planopilaris are unclear due to inconsistent results and a lack of strong research evidence.
      A Clinical Study on Alopecia Areata

      research A Clinical Study on Alopecia Areata

      2 citations , January 2018 in “International journal of research in dermatology”
      Intralesional corticosteroids are the best for limited alopecia areata, oral steroids are less effective, and PRP is safe and promising, especially for children and severe cases.
      Update on Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

      research Update on Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

      2 citations , April 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”
      Best treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors and intralesional corticosteroids.
      Primary Cicatricial Alopecia

      research Primary Cicatricial Alopecia

      65 citations , November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
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