Kenacort
Prescription
Intralesional Corticosteroid
Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection
Manufacturer: Abbott India
Description
Kenacort is Abbott India's branded triamcinolone acetonide injection — the most commonly used intralesional corticosteroid in dermatology worldwide. Injected directly into keloids, hypertrophic scars, cystic acne, alopecia areata patches, and other localised dermatoses for targeted anti-inflammatory effect.
Active Compounds
Indications
- Keloid and hypertrophic scars
- Alopecia areata (localised patches)
- Cystic acne (large nodules)
- Lichen planus (hypertrophic)
- Granuloma annulare
- Psoriatic plaques (localised)
Dosage
2.5–10mg/mL diluted for intralesional injection. Inject 0.1–0.5mL per site. Repeat every 4–6 weeks as needed.
Formulations
Full Ingredient List
- Triamcinolone Acetonide
- Sodium Chloride
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
- Polysorbate 80
- Water for Injection
Side Effects
- Local skin atrophy at injection site
- Hypopigmentation (especially in darker skin)
- Telangiectasia
- Pain at injection site
- Systemic absorption in large doses
Warnings
- Dilute appropriately — undiluted injection causes severe atrophy
- Risk of hypopigmentation in dark-skinned patients
- Do not inject into infected areas
- Avoid superficial injection (causes dermal atrophy)
- Wait minimum 4 weeks between sessions