intradermal
adjective
in·tra·der·mal
ˌin-trə-ˈdər-məl 
-(ˌ)trä-
: situated, occurring, or done within or between the layers of the skin
also
: administered by entering the skin
intradermal injections
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Bottom line Tranexamic acid is a safe and effective treatment option for melasma patients and is particularly effective in its oral and intradermal forms.
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Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Tranexamic acid has been used as a topical ingredient to help lighten dark spots caused by melasma for some time, though recent research shows that its oral and intradermal (injectable) forms are more effective.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Moss said intradermal shots might produce a little more redness, soreness or discoloration at the injection site relative to a subcutaneous injection.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 9 Aug. 2022
Allergy testing: Identifying specific allergens through blood tests or intradermal skin tests helps pinpoint triggers and develop an effective treatment plan.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2023
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Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Tranexamic acid has been used as a topical ingredient to help lighten dark spots caused by melasma for some time, though recent research shows that its oral and intradermal (injectable) forms are more effective.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Moss said intradermal shots might produce a little more redness, soreness or discoloration at the injection site relative to a subcutaneous injection.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 9 Aug. 2022
Allergy testing: Identifying specific allergens through blood tests or intradermal skin tests helps pinpoint triggers and develop an effective treatment plan.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2023
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“Intradermal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intradermal. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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intradermal
adjective
in·tra·der·mal
ˌin-trə-ˈdər-məl
ˌin-(ˌ)trä-
: situated or done within or between the layers of the skin
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intradermal
adjective
in·tra·der·mal
ˌin-trə-ˈdər-məl, -(ˌ)trä-
: situated, occurring, or done within or between the layers of the skin
also
: administered by entering the skin
intradermal injections
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