This minor procedure involves injecting a drug directly into the lesion site. This helps in faster action, better results and avoiding undue adverse effects on normal surrounding skin.

A variety of drugs eg: corticosteroids, bleomycin, 5FU,stibuguonate can be used. However corticosteroid intralesional therapy is widely practiced.

Indications :

• Alopecia Areata
• Keloid
• Hypertrophic scar
• LICHEN SIMPLEX CHRONICUS
• VITILIGO

Advantages

• No admission required
• No anesthesia required
• Negligible side effects
• Faster results
• Avoids unnecessary side effects of topical/ oral therapy