Sound too good to be true?
Do Cortisone Shots Treat Acne?
Yes, cortisone shots' zit-zapping sorcery is real.
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(ICYMI,acne positivity accountsare proving blemishes are nothing to be ashamed about.)
Refresher: Corticosteroids (i.e.
What Types of Pimples Can You Treat with Cortisone Shots for Acne?
“And the more you squeeze them, the angrier they get.”
(Um, canpopping a pimple in the ‘danger triangle’kill you?)
Instead, your doctor will help you find a treatment (i.e.
“That means that the foundation of your acne regimen is not great.”
“They pop up quickly, and you usually need it gone quickly,” he says.
Then, they’ll clean your skin with alcohol and dilute the steroid.
(FTR, cortisone shots for joints aregenerally dilutedwith an anesthetic, while those for acneare mixedwith saline.
Thinning of the skin can also occur, particularly on flat or tiny blemishes, says Dr. Mack.
Translation: If you do experience skin changes, they’ll likely resolve on their own.
How Often Can You Get Cortisone Shots for Acne?
“I personally do not like to inject an acne cyst multiple times,” says Dr. Mack.
I wouldn’t inject it again because that would increase the risk of thinning of the skin."
