injection site reaction An allergic, histaminic, or traumatic response of the skin and subcutaneous tissues to any substance introduced with a needle. Patient care
If you are suffering from chronic pain stemming from joint inflammation, a cortisone injection may provide you with relief for several months or even years. These treatments do carry the risk of side effects though, and injection sites are often prone to additional damage from inflammation in the future. Ad.ome forms of cortisone, such as mild cortisone creams, are available over the counter. The best way to use this type of cortisone for inflammation is to apply a little bit to the affected part of your skin, rub it in, and then wash off your hands.
Cortisone injection, in my practice, is used for hypertrophic or keloid scarring and reduction in inflammation. These type of scars are indicative of over-stimulation of collagen. Cortisone is injected to slow collenogenesis and decrease inflammation. A decline in reddness is also noted if discoloraton has occurred. The area injected may be swollen for a few minutes. Following the initial edema and absorption of the fluid, the tissue should not be more swollen than pre-injection.