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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Reising used what’s called intradermal needles on my scars—teeny tiny versions of standard acupuncture needles placed with tweezers on either side of the scar to help break up the tissue.
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Brianna Peters, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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
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
On vaccines, Burr pushed the officials on why vaccination rates aren't higher -- arguing that a lack of information on the new intradermal vaccination method, which is allowing the U.S. to increase its vaccine supply by up to fivefold, could be turning people off of the shots.
—Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2022
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Brianna Peters, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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
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
On vaccines, Burr pushed the officials on why vaccination rates aren't higher -- arguing that a lack of information on the new intradermal vaccination method, which is allowing the U.S. to increase its vaccine supply by up to fivefold, could be turning people off of the shots.
—Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2022
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“Intradermal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intradermal. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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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
Medical Definition
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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