ACNE INJECTION

An acne injection, also known as cortisone shot or intralesional corticosteroid injection, is a minimally invasive procedure that involves injecting a corticosteroid medication directly into an inflamed acne lesion, such as a cyst or nodule. Corticosteroids are powerful anti-inflammatory agents that work by reducing swelling, redness, and pain in the affected area.

Purpose of Acne Injections

Acne injections are typically used to treat severe inflammatory acne that is not responding to other treatments, such as topical medications or oral antibiotics. They are particularly effective for treating cysts and nodules, which are large, deep, and painful acne lesions that can take weeks or months to resolve on their own.

Benefits of Acne Injections

Acne injections offer several potential benefits, including:

• Rapid relief of inflammation, swelling, and pain

• Reduced risk of scarring from deep acne lesions

• Effective treatment for severe acne that is not responding to other therapies