Intralesional corticosteroid injections

Intralesional corticosteroid injections are often used for small patches of alopecia areata on the scalp or eyebrows. The steroid is injected into the affected skin to reduce local immune activity around follicles. Treatment may be repeated until regrowth occurs or the response is inadequate. Possible side effects include temporary skin thinning, small dents in the skin and pigment change. Around the eyes, extra caution is needed. It is a medical treatment and should be performed by trained clinicians.