Conditions Treated
- Acne Cysts: Quickly reduce painful inflammation and accelerate healing of stubborn acne cysts.
- Keloid and Hypertrophic Scars: Soften, flatten, and minimize redness in raised, thickened scars.
- Alopecia Areata: Stimulate hair regrowth by suppressing the inflammatory processes attacking the hair follicles.
- Scarring Alopecia: Reduce inflammation to help preserve remaining hair and potentially stimulate regrowth.
Benefits of Corticosteroid Injections:
- Rapid relief of inflammation and discomfort
- Improved cosmetic appearance for scars
- Potential restoration of hair growth in alopecia
- Minimally invasive with little to no downtime
What to Know Before Your Treatment:
- Inform your doctor if you have any allergies, particularly to corticosteroids.
- Mention if you’re currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
- Disclose all medications and supplements you are currently taking.
What to Expect During Your Treatment
Before:
- Your physician will examine the affected area to confirm suitability for corticosteroid injections.
During:
- The treatment area will be cleaned with an antiseptic solution.
- A fine needle is used to inject a precise dose of corticosteroid medication directly into the target area.
- You may feel slight pressure or a brief, mild sting.
- The procedure is quick, typically taking only a few minutes.
After:
- Mild redness, tenderness, or slight bruising may occur at the injection site; these symptoms typically resolve within a few days.
- Avoid excessive touching, rubbing, or applying cosmetics to the treated area for 24 hours.
- Results typically become apparent within days to weeks, depending on the condition treated.
Not Suitable If You:
- Have active infections at the injection site.
- Are allergic to corticosteroids or components of the injection.
- Have certain medical conditions as determined by your primary care provider.
Pricing & Booking
The cost of the corticosteroid medicine for injection(s) is not covered by MSP. There is a fee of $25 – $65 depending on how many injections are required.
Referral from your primary care provider is required. Once referral is received, a consultation and skin assessment will determine if this is the appropriate treatment for your condition.
