Steroid injections are a highly effective treatment for conditions such as alopecia areata, keloid scars, hypertrophic scars, and certain inflammatory skin lesions. They deliver targeted therapy directly into the affected area, reducing inflammation and promoting regrowth or scar flattening.

 

Dr Bryan McDonald, Consultant Dermatologist in London, has extensive experience using steroid injections for both hair loss and scar management.

 

What conditions are treated with steroid injections?

• Alopecia areata (patchy hair loss)

• Scarring alopecia

• Keloids and hypertrophic scars

• Certain inflammatory nodules or plaques

 

How steroid injections work

• Small doses of corticosteroid are injected directly into the lesion or scalp

• Reduces inflammation

• Encourages hair regrowth in alopecia

• Flattens raised scars or keloids

• Typically performed under local anaesthetic, if required

 

What to expect

• Quick procedure in clinic

• Mild discomfort or stinging for a few seconds

• Temporary redness or small skin changes at injection site

• Repeat treatments may be required every 4–6 weeks depending on condition

 

FAQs

1. Do steroid injections hurt?
Mild stinging is common but brief.

 

2. How long until results are seen?
Hair regrowth or scar improvement may be visible in 4–8 weeks.

 

3. Are there side effects?
Rare, but can include minor skin thinning or temporary pigmentation changes.

 

Book a consultation

If you have alopecia, keloids, or inflammatory skin lesions, you can book a consultation with Dr Bryan McDonald for expert steroid injection treatment.