Corticosteroid injections for cystic acne in Singapore costs about $50 – $200.
Cystic acne happens when the infection that causes acne goes deep into your skin, creating a large, inflamed, tender pimple that’s full of pus. These deep lesions are more likely to scar.
Steroid injections work by reducing the inflammatory reaction, and can potentially reduce the amount of damage/scarring caused by a large cystic acne.
Corticosteroid injections take about 4 – 8 hours to start shrinking the cystic acne. Pain will improve too. You’ll usually see the acne become flattened and less red within 24 hours.
Would you recommend a corticosteroid injection for cystic acne?
Let your doctor advise you on whether your cystic acne is appropriate to be injected, as there’s a small risk of skin depression/skin atrophy post injection, which usually resolves with time.
Will the acne return after the injection?
Yes, a corticosteroid injection treats only the pimple, but does not prevent acne from recurring at the same spot, or in other spots.
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