Key Takeaways: Corticosteroid injections are being reimagined for at-home use, potentially transforming an inaccessible treatment into an on-demand solution.Early clinical trials indicate that ClearPen’s self-administered microneedle injections are both feasible and well-tolerated.The widespread popularity of GLP-1s over the last few years has normalized the concept of self-administered injections among consumers, paving the way for the widespread adoption of ClearPen, once FDA-approved.Steroid injections are the stealthy acne remedy for those painful pimples that literally pop up overnight. It’s one of those “if you know, you know,” treatments (and if you don’t know, count yourself lucky). An injection of diluted corticosteroid, such as triamcinolone acetonide, can dramatically reduce swelling and pain within 24 to 48 hours. The fix is fast, effective, and beloved by celebrities, news anchors, athletes, and anyone facing an on-camera, onstage, or otherwise in-your-face moment. The injection is easy and only takes a few minutes. The hardest part is getting a last-minute appointment with a dermatologist.Dermatology appointments are typically booked weeks or months in advance. Long wait times are due to a shortage of dermatologists relative to the population's demand: the US has approximately 12,000 practicing dermatologists serving a population of around 330 million. This means the opportunity to get an urgent cortisone shot before a big meeting, wedding, or photo shoot is out of reach for most patients, and for good reason. Steroid injections involve a dermatologist carefully injecting a corticosteroid solution into the skin with a fine needle.