Steroid injections

Steroid injections work by delivering a concentrated dose of anti-inflammatory steroid medication via direct injection to the affected area:

• Controlling Immune Responses: By modulating the immune system, steroid injections can calm overactive processes that contribute to conditions like keloids or certain skin disorders like alopecia areata.

• Targeted Relief: The localized nature of these injections ensures fast and precise action, minimizing side effects compared to oral medications.

Steroid injections are highly versatile and can be used to treat a range of conditions, including:

• Keloid and Hypertrophic Scars: Flattening and softening thick, raised scars to improve skin appearance and comfort.

• Hair Loss Conditions: Reducing inflammation in conditions like alopecia areata, promoting regrowth.

Steroid injections are generally safe when administered by a qualified professional, but it’s important to consider potential side effects:

• Localized Skin Changes: Over many courses of treatment may give potentially permanent changes in skin colour, texture and thickness

• Pain or Discomfort: Mild soreness, bruising, or swelling at the injection site.

• Infection Risk: Though rare, there’s a minimal risk of infection.

• Systemic Effects: Repeated or high-dose injections can occasionally affect the body’s hormone balance, but this is uncommon with localised treatment.

• Hypersensitivity or allergy - extremely rare

The effects of steroid injections can last months to years if successful in and individual, depending on the condition being treated and the individual’s response. Follow-up treatments may be necessary to maintain results for chronic conditions or scars.

For individuals seeking other solutions, alternatives to steroid injections include:

• Laser Therapy: For scars or chronic skin issues, lasers can complement or replace steroid injections.

• Oral Medications: Systemic anti-inflammatory drugs, though less targeted.

• Surgical Removal: For keloid scars, excision may be combined with steroid therapy to prevent regrowth.

Dr. Ghadiri is a Consultant Dermatologist with extensive experience in administering precise, safe, and effective steroid injections. Certified by the Royal Society of Medicine and the British Cosmetic Dermatology Group, our practice is committed to delivering optimal outcomes.

Prices for steroid injections start from £150 per session, depending on the treatment area and complexity. An initial consultation fee of £100 applies, waived for follow-up treatments.

• How long does the steroid injection procedure take?
  The treatment typically takes around 30 minutes, including preparation time.

• Is there any downtime?
  Most clients can resume normal activities immediately. Any mild soreness or redness usually resolves within a day or two.

• Who is suitable for steroid injections?
  Suitable for individuals with localized inflammation, raised scars, or specific dermatological conditions. A consultation will confirm your suitability for treatment.