Kenalog User Reviews & Ratings

• JJa...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 9, 2019

For Psoriasis "Been fighting psoriasis for over 40 years. Topical creams and ointments only slow the progress. I have tried it all: Remicade, methotrexate, Enbrel, Hira, and Otezla (the last one made me shut-in due to severe diarrhea). I have also used UV light, coal products for years, ointments, creams, soaking baths with Dead Sea salts, oatmeal, and Epsom salt. The only thing that gives me relief is cortisone injections. My last doctor used 1 cc of Depomedrol and 1 cc of Kenalog (40 mg/cc). I was good for 4 - 6 months, and major eruptions would clear in about 7 days. But then it stopped almost immediately. My doctor retired recently, and my new younger doctor thinks that is unethical. So now I am looking for a doctor who is a little more experienced. Already lost a knee to psoriatic arthritis. Want to limit it to that."

• amb...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 25, 2012

For Atopic Dermatitis "This injection is amazing for major flare-ups that are not controllable by atopic cream. I had a shot a year ago, and it cleared up my skin completely within 4 days. I stayed clear for a year exactly before my next flare-up, and I went back for this same injection. Highly recommend for relief and the embarrassment of the flare-ups."

• Itc...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 22, 2020

For Psoriasis "I find Kenalog injection is the ONLY thing that works on my hands and feet that has an insatiable severe itch. Within about a week and a half after the injection, the lesions stop and my hands/feet start to heal. I've taken everything from methotrexate up to Stelara - nothing has worked! I'm almost 50 and have had psoriasis since I was 5."

• Liv...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 4, 2017

For Psoriasis "I have had psoriatic plaques for nearly 17 years. The itch can sometimes be insane, and as I'm sure many here would at least imagine, it has caused me to take drastic actions to quell it. The only way I have explained it is that the itch is well below the skin, and the thick plaques make it impossible to reach. I love getting the injections for two reasons. First, as many have said, it quiets outbreaks faster and more efficiently than almost anything I've ever used. Second, and I know this may sound weird, but having that sharp needle press into itchy skin feels incredible. Then followed by the medicine (Kenalog) saturating the itchy area. I get it every four months."

• Kik...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2020

For Psoriasis "I have severe psoriasis on my palms. The itch is so uncomfortable, it feels like fire ants going nuts under the thick layers of leathery skin. My hands were constantly cracked and bleeding due to the uncontrollable scratching. I’ve tried every cream and ointment known to mankind, as I’ve had this condition for the past 18 years. I’ve also tried UV light therapy, Methotrexate, and 2 biologics. Nothing has helped in the slightest. I recently found a dermatologist who gave me Kenalog injections and finally some relief! I had about 20 injections in each palm, which wasn’t exactly pleasant, but man was it worth it! A few days later, I was finally itch-free! I was told the effects will last for 3-6 months, then I’ll have to get another round. Fine by me, I’ll do this forever if need be!"

• Anonymous
• October 31, 2011

For Atopic Dermatitis "I got this shot after my hands turned unrecognizable from pain and eczema. I struggle with this all the time in every season. I could not believe how much Kenalog helped me. It erased all signs of eczema in a little over a week. I went back to the doctor just to THANK her for this. I would give it a 10, but it's not perfect. It began to come back (though not nearly as severe) about six weeks later. It will definitely get you over the uncontrollable outbreaks."

• Nes...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 12, 2019

For Atopic Dermatitis "I was diagnosed with eczema. When I scratched, the skin just rolled off. Underneath was red, bloody, raw skin. The scales would heal over it, but the skin underneath was raw. My feet and body swelled. The tropicals only made my rashes itch and dried them more. Finally, I found a doctor who prescribed Kenalog 10. I had stopped being able to wear shoes or heels. Anything that bound my feet swelled, and it itched for hours. The Kenalog 10 almost immediately stopped these reactions. After about 3 weeks, the itching was barely there. My skin began to heal. My doctor gave me injections once every 6 weeks. After a month and a half, I could wear shoes again, and my skin was clear. I had to change my doctor. My new doctor wouldn't give me the injections. It's been about two years since I have stopped the injections. My eczema has spread, and I am constantly itching, scratching off the new scaly skin until it bleeds. I haven't been able to find a doctor who will give me the medicine."

• Deb...
• September 4, 2020

For Psoriasis "I have been getting Kenalog injections for over 30 years, and it has been amazing. It now helps with psoriatic arthritis, but I do suffer some of the side effects like a mild cough, severe indigestion (apple cider vinegar keeps it in check), and swelling of the ankles. I am thankful this worked for me, even with the side effects, having had severe outbreaks since I was 10 up in my 30s until I found my dermatologist."

• Ecz...
• August 16, 2014

For Atopic Dermatitis "I've had dermatitis for 16 years. It started as mild eczema on my hands, but within a year, it went from mild to wild! Woke up one morning and both my forearms were swollen, red, itching, burning, and leaking fluid when pushed against. 3 pitting edema. From that point on, over the next few years, it spread to my torso, legs, back, scalp, and face. Topical creams no longer worked, I was put on prednisone dose packs, but over time, prednisone was causing terrible side effects, i.e., moon face, hyperglycemia, depression, agitation, oral thrush, etc. I was then put on Kenalog 40 mg every 3-4 weeks, but then Kenalog created new side effects. Now I have to take 80 mg of Kenalog and methotrexate. Works, but my life is a wreck."

• Anonymous
• March 3, 2010

"I used to get a shot of this for my psoriasis, and it did clear up everything in less than a week. However, I found that the lesions returned within a few months (3). I was advised to not get the Kenalog shots more than twice a year because I have a slightly higher enzyme count in my liver."

• She...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 23, 2020

For Psoriasis "I got the Kenalog injection for my sinuses, and it was a nice surprise to have it clear up my scalp psoriasis. I had never been able to wear dark shirts, and it constantly itches. It’s embarrassing. But now, after a week or so, it goes away for 6 months. This last time, a new PA informed me of bone density being affected by the shot. But weighing the options right now, the shot is worth it. I’m 49 and have suffered for years and years."

• JM ...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 7, 2022

For Eczema "I received no more than 3 Kenalog 10 injections in 2 years to help with eczema flare-ups. 2 years after my last injection, my tissue and muscle showed wasting at the injection site. Since this site was my glute, it was incredibly painful to sit and contributed to other pains and aches due to overcompensation. I had to receive Platelet Rich Plasma treatment to rejuvenate tissue and muscle growth in the area. Proceed with caution."

• STO...
• September 26, 2022

For Psoriasis "I have suffered with severe psoriasis since 1995. Creams and ointments are ineffective and very impractical, as I tend to have flares involving most of my body, feet and hands being the worst. I’ve had many injections of Kenalog over the years, and it is highly effective. I generally get rebound about 4 to 5 weeks after the injection and dampen that with hydroxyzine. Last year, after my first Covid booster, I started a severe cycle of flaring. Most dermatologists will not give Kenalog any more, and as a result, I’ve spiraled into a very severe case. I had to look up my old dermatologist 600 miles away and drive there for an injection. As I expected, I started to get relief from itching and clearing of my symptoms within 6 hours. It’s going to take 2 more injections to get 100% clear. In my case, Kenalog is amazing, it’s cheap and highly effective. I’ve tried Skyrizi (expensive) and light treatment as well, and nothing works like Kenalog."

• Hop...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 23, 2012

"I too had an injection of Kenalog 10 in my face. After the first 3 weeks, I noticed a dime-sized dent on my cheek. Called the doctor who did the injection, came back to the office. But before that, I researched the internet and found a link where 4 people who had a Kenalog injection got saline injected in the same spot the Kenalog was and could possibly help flush out or decrease the effects of Kenalog working its full term of 6 weeks. I showed the doctor this link on this study, and he agreed maybe saline, which acts like water, can help. This study showed 4 people went every week for 8 weeks and had the same amount of saline injected in the area. All 4 people had great results."

• Hut...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 25, 2021

For Eczema "I've had eczema with blisters only on my hands for over 15 years, and I'm now 74. Kenalog injections is the only medication that clears up the skin of peeling, itching, and burning in days. My dermatologist tried various types of creams with little relief over the years. He indicated seasonal changes plus stress are probably the main causes of my flare-ups every 6 to 8 months. He indicated there is no known cure. He indicated several of his patients get regular Kenalog injections for similar conditions."

• Emm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2022

For Psoriasis "I have had psoriasis since I was 20, so it's been 18 years. Recently, no ointments have been working for the psoriasis on my leg. It has been 3 days since my first Kenalog shots, and the plaque already looks 35% better. It is still a little itchy, but nowhere near where it was before. I go back in 3 weeks to potentially have another set of injections if I need them. My skin was already hyperpigmented from other steroid ointments, so I do not know if my skin will get darker yet or not."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2023

"I used enough to just cover the ulcerated area, once nightly. It usually cleared up within a week. I suffered no side effects and it was very easy to use. It's not a permanent condition, but I do get the occasional recurrence."

• Tim...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 29, 2023

For Eczema "I use the injection form but have found that it is almost impossible to find since the start of the COVID pandemic. Can someone tell me where to find or an alternate injection similar in the same class? Kenalog works well when it can be found."

• arc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2023

"I have a very severe allergy to pecan and hickory pollen, which represents about 40% of the trees in my area. My doctor gave me this because three antihistamines, a nasal spray, and two inhalers couldn't control my symptoms. Unfortunately, it didn't do much except make me tired and moody. My allergies are just as bad, and my asthma is about to land me in the hospital."

• Mai...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 11, 2023

"I find this injection to be highly effective. I suffer from joint pain and stiffness, which Kenalog helps with. The only drawback is the appetite enhancement and resulting weight gain. Maybe an appetite suppressant should be prescribed alongside it."

• dee...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 21, 2023

"Dr. gave me a 60mg injection which helps reduce inflammation, which in turn helps reduce pain and stiffness. I will get this injection every 3 or 4 months. I have no side effects, and usually get 4 months of relief out of one injection."

• Anonymous
• December 9, 2009

For Dermatitis "I get a shot when my eczema is flaring, and this stuff just makes everything stop. I love it, it's like I finally have normal skin for a while. I get shots every few months, and they are wonderful."

• Pat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 19, 2017

For Psoriasis "This has had more benefit controlling psoriasis on hands and feet over any biologic I've taken over the years. I've yet to find a medication with better results."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 26, 2013

For Psoriasis "Only thing that helped my scalp."

• Ric...
• August 11, 2009

For Dermatitis "This medicine is great. I have no side effects, and the hand eczema clears up within a week. I have to get a shot about every 10-12 months."