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What Type of Cortisone is Used for Acne and What Dosage is Correct?
asked 1 year ago by jasmine125
Latest answer by Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Question viewed 433 times
Tags: amount, cortisone, cystic acne, dosage, injection
I was just curious about the type and dose on injectable cortisone for acne cysts. Are they're different types? How much is used and how is diluted?
1 answer to What Type of Cortisone is Used for Acne and What Dosage is Correct?
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Kennalog
Most dermatologists inject with Kennalog (Triamcinolone Acetonide). We usually learn to use this as a resident and then become so familiar with it that we continue using this throughout our careers. I remember once switching to Aristospan for an injection into a patient's elbow. He came back with a small ulceration (which resolved). Ever since I have stuck with Kennalog.
Dosages would vary. For a cyst on the face, I would use 2.5 mg/cc. I am sure the majority of my colleagues...
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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist