Search

for
Search:

Did you mean Intralesional Steroids?

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.

Related Terms

Learn

1 / 1 results

learn Overview

Research

5 / 1000+ results

research Treatment of Severe Alopecia Areata with Intralesional Steroid Injections

60 citations, October 2009 in “PubMed”

Intralesional steroid injections are safe and effective for treating severe alopecia areata.

research The Place of Intralesional Steroid Therapy in Dermatology

39 citations, March 1976 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Intralesional steroid therapy is useful for treating various skin conditions.

research Cutaneous Calcinosis of Scleroderma: Successful Treatment with Intralesional Adrenal Steroids

38 citations, May 1982 in “PubMed”

Intralesional steroid injections can effectively treat calcinosis and ulcers in scleroderma.

research Intralesional Steroids for Alopecia Areata

36 citations, January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology”

Intralesional steroids can help regrow hair in some alopecia areata patients but have side effects.

research Comparative Study of Intralesional Steroid Versus Intralesional Vitamin D3 in Patients With Alopecia Areata

August 2025 in “Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences”

Both steroid and vitamin D3 treatments are safe and effective for patchy alopecia areata, with steroids showing slightly better results.

View more "intralesional steroid" in research →

Community Join

1 / 1 results

community 2020 Hair and Scalp Treatments: A Clinical Guide (in Depth 350 Page Guide)

in Treatment 64 upvotes 5 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, including topical immunotherapy, regenerative treatments, laser and light-based therapies, oral supplements, intralesional steroids, and new drugs like finasteride and minoxidil.