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Linear Depigmentation After an Intralesional Corticosteroid Injection.
Gabriella Vasile1,2,3, Mojgan Hosseinipour1,2,3, Cindy Hoffman1,2,3
1Dr. Vasile is a resident at Larkin Community Hospital of Palm Springs Dermatology in Hialeah, Florida.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology
|November 2, 2020
Summary
Corticosteroid injections can cause pigmentary changes. This case report details linear depigmentation following an intralesional corticosteroid injection for Morton's neuroma, highlighting a rare side effect.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Endocrinology
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Corticosteroid injections are widely used for various medical conditions.
- Potential side effects require clinician awareness for effective patient counseling.
- Pigmentary alterations post-injection are infrequently documented.
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