Cosentyx (secukinumab) comes as a subcutaneous injection under the skin or an intravenous (IV) infusion into a vein. Doctors may prescribe it to treat plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and other ...

Stelara (ustekinumab) is a brand-name prescription drug approved to treat Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis. You should always administer Stelara according ...

Wegovy is administered once weekly on the same day each week through subcutaneous injection into the thigh, abdomen, or upper arm, with sites rotated to prevent skin irritation. Proper injection ...

Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist taken as a once-weekly injection. It’s administered with a tiny needle that punctures ...

Mounjaro is a prescription injection that can be used to help manage blood sugar levels in adults and some children with type 2 diabetes. It can be administered as an injection under the skin in your ...

Many people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) rely on long-term medications to manage joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation. A number of these treatments are given as subcutaneous injections, ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: The dermis—the mid-layer of skin containing hair follicles, blood vessels, and glands—is one of the body’s best defenses against infection and ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist taken as a once-weekly ...