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GlossaryIntralesional Injections (Intralesional Treatment)

directly injecting medication into a specific skin lesion

Intralesional Injections, also known as Intralesional Therapy, involve directly injecting medication into a specific lesion or affected area of the skin. This targeted approach is often used to treat conditions like alopecia areata, psoriasis, and keloids, allowing for high concentrations of the drug at the site of the problem while minimizing systemic side effects.

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research Intralesional Treatment of Alopecia Areata with Triamcinolone Acetonide by Jet Injector

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

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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.