Evidence-informed guide
Evidence reviewed: September 23, 2026 · Clinician review required before public launch
Steroid injections for keloids
Intralesional corticosteroids are a common component of keloid treatment. A 2026 systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated glucocorticoid-based approaches across randomized and comparative studies, including corticosteroids alone and combinations.
What to understand
Treatment response and side effects vary. Combination approaches are actively studied, including corticosteroids with 5-FU. Repeated injections may be part of a treatment course rather than a one-time procedure.
Questions worth asking
- What is the goal for my scar: flattening, symptom relief, or both?
- How many sessions would you expect before deciding whether this is helping?
- What side effects should I watch for?
- If response is limited, when would you consider a combination approach?
Source
Published research
2026 systematic review/meta-analysis of glucocorticoid-based therapies
This is a research source, not a personalized recommendation.
View on PubMed →Keloid Forward summarizes research for education. Your diagnosis, medical history and individual scar characteristics can change which options are appropriate.