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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Atrophy from cortisoneinjection
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Atrophy from cortisoneinjection
by Rebecca 2, Oct 09, 2003 12:00AM
Dear Dr. Rockoff,
I had cortisone injected into a small cyst on my face two months ago. About a month later the skin around the injection caved in. It now looks like a giant thumb print in my face, and it doesn't appear to be improving. My doctor believes the area will fill in eventually, but I am very upset and depressed. My question is- will a collagen injection help correct this problem or would it be damaging to the healing process? Thank you.
Respectfully,
Rebecca
I had cortisone injected into a small cyst on my face two months ago. About a month later the skin around the injection caved in. It now looks like a giant thumb print in my face, and it doesn't appear to be improving. My doctor believes the area will fill in eventually, but I am very upset and depressed. My question is- will a collagen injection help correct this problem or would it be damaging to the healing process? Thank you.
Respectfully,
Rebecca
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Oct 09, 2003 12:00AM
, Oct 09, 2003 12:00AM
Indents from cortisone do indeed fill in, though it takes a while--perhaps 6 months. Collagen might help a bit, but the effect of collagen, though not damaging, is temporary, and time is on your side anyway.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
