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What Causes A Scaly Patch Of Skin At The Injection Site?

I had a cortisone shot in my wrist almost three weeks ago (for tendonitis). While the wrist is greatly improved, there s a scaly patch of skin about 1/2 wide and 2 long at the injection site. Anything to worry about, or just wait until it sloughs off?
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Thank you for your question!From the condition that you prescribe it seems like it is nothing to worry about, just a kind of dermatitis at the site of injection that can manifest after steroid injection.
Is there just one scaly patch, with no other symptoms just as itch, burning, dry skin around that? Has anyone previous in your family experienced any kind of eczema or psoriasis?
if you have nothing of the symptoms that I mentioned above there is absolutely no need to worry, it will fade on it`s own.
Meanwhile you can take an emollient agent, such as Excipial and a Hidrocortisone 0.1% twice daily for 1-2 weeks, and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
I hope this helps. Wishing you a good health!
Feel free to ask again if anything is unclear.
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What Causes A Scaly Patch Of Skin At The Injection Site?

Thank you for your question!From the condition that you prescribe it seems like it is nothing to worry about, just a kind of dermatitis at the site of injection that can manifest after steroid injection. Is there just one scaly patch, with no other symptoms just as itch, burning, dry skin around that? Has anyone previous in your family experienced any kind of eczema or psoriasis? if you have nothing of the symptoms that I mentioned above there is absolutely no need to worry, it will fade on it`s own. Meanwhile you can take an emollient agent, such as Excipial and a Hidrocortisone 0.1% twice daily for 1-2 weeks, and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. I hope this helps. Wishing you a good health! Feel free to ask again if anything is unclear.