Intralesional steroids are injected under the surface of the skin by the treating doctor. They include triamcinolone acetonide and betamethasone acetate. This treatment is chosen when the main problem is deeper in the skin or when the top layer of the skin is very thickened, preventing penetration of creams and ointments. It allows a strong treatment to be delivered just to the area where it is needed with minimal effects on the rest of the body.
Intralesional steroids may be used for skin conditions such as:
Allergic reactions are rare. You should tell your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to a steroid medication in the past.
Monitoring is not usually required.
If large amounts of intralesional steroids are injected frequently, the medication can potentially have the same side effects as systemic steroids. However, the injections are used in relatively small amounts and only every 3 to 4 weeks or so.
Many people who become infected with HPV quite rapidly develop immunity and so do not develop any warts or other symptoms.
The appearance of warts will differ in certain body sites.
The intralesional steroid must be spread out over the affected areas of skin. This means that the injection is not as quick as a vaccination injection and sometimes multiple small injections are necessary.
At the time of the injection, there can be:
Subsequent side effects can include:
Very rarely:
For a full list of known side effects, please refer to the product information leaflet provided with the medication.
This information has been written by Dr Jenny Byth
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