Corticosteroid Injections
Intralesional corticosteroid injection for raised scars: protocols, combinations, side effects and how it compares with silicone and pressure.
Steroid injection versus silicone and pressure: how clinicians choose.
Steroid injections, silicone sheeting and pressure therapy all flatten raised scars, but they suit different scars and different lives. Here is how clinicians choose between them, and what the trial evidence actually shows.
Evidence-Based Guide to Steroid Injections for Surgical and C-Section Scars
Raised surgical and caesarean scars respond well to intralesional steroid injections, but timing and dose matter more than most patients are told. Here is what the evidence supports.
Intralesional corticosteroid for keloids: what the evidence shows.
Intralesional triamcinolone is the first-line keloid treatment worldwide, yet response rates and recurrence vary widely. Here is what the dosing evidence and international consensus actually say.
A Comprehensive Guide to Side Effects of Steroid Injections Into Scars
Steroid injections are the most common keloid treatment, and skin thinning, pigment loss and visible veins are their most common costs. Here is how often each happens and what reduces the risk.
Efficacy of Corticosteroid Injection Combined with 5-FU for Keloids
Combining 5-fluorouracil with triamcinolone outperforms steroid alone for keloids in most trials, with fewer atrophy side effects. Here are the ratios, session counts and trade-offs.