title: Linear atrophy following intralesional steroid injections.
abstract: Two cases of perilymphatic atrophy following correctly administered intralesional steroid injections are reported. Perilymphatic atrophy produces a distinct clinical picture and may persist for months. A review of the literature shows that no treatment is indicated. It is stressed that the appearance of this cosmetically disturbing side effect is unpredictable, but spontaneously reversible.
authors.affiliation: Clinic for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: G B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Jemec
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001284:Atrophy / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D007627:Keloid / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000473:pathology; D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide