Understanding corticosteroid injections at Aura Dermatologie: benefits and applications

Corticosteroid injections are just one of many treatments available at Aura Dermatologie of Montreal, Quebec. Dr. Amina Bougrine and her dedicated team assist patients in and around the area with concerns about the skin, hair, and nails. With corticosteroid injections, patients can address a variety of concerns, including some forms of hair loss, and scarring. Let’s take a closer look at corticosteroid injections and discuss their uses and benefits.

How do corticosteroid injections work?

Corticosteroids produce an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. This treatment can be injected into the affected area for the targeted anti-inflammatory outcome or cosmetic improvement. Corticosteroid injections effectively target and suppress the body’s immune response, which can trigger inflammation. They contain synthetic versions of the hormone cortisol, which is naturally produced by the body to regulate inflammatory responses.

When corticosteroids are injected into a specific area of the skin, they inhibit the production of inflammatory substances which  cause skin rashes or various symptoms associated with scars.  By suppressing their production, corticosteroids can reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms like redness, swelling, and itching. Another effect of corticosteroid injections is skin thinning, which is used to our advantage when trying to thin out hypertrophic or keloid scars.

This treatment is used to treat the following skin concerns:

  • Hypertrophic or keloid scars can be caused by various factors, such as surgery, injury, or acne. Corticosteroids can reduce the thickness of scars as well as inflammation and redness, making scars less visible and less itchy.
  • Inflamed cysts, acne pseudocysts, are common skin conditions, treated with corticosteroid injections. Corticosteroids help reduce the inflammation, swelling, redness and pain associated with inflamed cysts.
  • Certain types of hair loss with an underlying auto-immune or inflammatory cause, such as alopecia areata and scarring alopecias, can be treated with corticosteroids to promote hair growth.
  • Certain localized inflammatory conditions such as psoriasis or lichen simplex chronicus, may benefit from corticosteroid injections, which can alleviate symptoms like redness, itching, and swelling.

Where can I visit a dermatologist offering cortisone shots for skin conditions near me?

If you are wondering whether corticosteroid injections can be a treatment option for your condition, whether it is scars, inflamed cysts, hair loss or psoriasis, a consultation with our dermatologist can help you determine if this treatment is right for you. If you live in Montreal, the West Island, or the South Shore, Quebec, and are interested in working with our expert team of professionals with years of experience, call our private dermatology office at Aura Dermatologie today at (514) 252-3102. Our office is open to new and returning patients seeking cosmetic and medical dermatological care.

Dr. Amina Bougrine

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Dr. Amina Bougrine is a board-certified dermatologist in both Canada and the United States. After obtaining her Bachelor’s degree and her Medical Degree (MDCM, 2009) at McGill University, she completed her residency at Universite de Montreal (2014) and her fellowship in cutaneous oncology at Harvard University (2020).

As a trusted skin specialist, Dr. Amina strives to deliver exceptional medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology services to help patients in Montreal and nearby communities live their best skin.

She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Canadian Dermatology Association, and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.