I had a chalazion for over months. I went to a specialist and he gave me drops for 2 weeks and the size went down. He said to come back a month later if it wasn't gone I could get steroids or surgery. I'm scared I don't know what to do..
Answer: Non surgical approach Kenalog injections and 5-Fluorouracil injections are used with excellent results if you are too anxious to consider an incision and currettage of the chalazion. That would be my preferred priority of treatments from least invasive to most invasive:1. Warm compresses and massage2. Steroid/5FU injection ( I use the combination)3. Incision and currettage.Good luck
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Answer: Non surgical approach Kenalog injections and 5-Fluorouracil injections are used with excellent results if you are too anxious to consider an incision and currettage of the chalazion. That would be my preferred priority of treatments from least invasive to most invasive:1. Warm compresses and massage2. Steroid/5FU injection ( I use the combination)3. Incision and currettage.Good luck
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February 27, 2017
Answer: Steroids are fabulous successful in removing or reducing these to the point where they can be ignored. It has been a very long time since I have had to surgically remove a chalazia. They almost always respond to one or two kenalog injections. Try that first. If the steroids don't work, then have surgery. See an oculoplastic surgeon for this.
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February 27, 2017
Answer: Steroids are fabulous successful in removing or reducing these to the point where they can be ignored. It has been a very long time since I have had to surgically remove a chalazia. They almost always respond to one or two kenalog injections. Try that first. If the steroids don't work, then have surgery. See an oculoplastic surgeon for this.
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Answer: Chalazion Hello and thank you for your question. Chalazions can take anywhere between a few months to a year to heal. Usually, I recommend using a warm compress and a gentle massage. This should help circulation and open up the affected gland. If this does not help, and if the chalazion has not healed over a long period of time, you could consider steroids. Steroids such as Kenalog offer a less invasive technique and an alternative to surgery. However, the injections will most probably have to be repeated for it to have the proper effect. Another option to consider is surgery, here the results are more permanent but it involves more downtime and you will experience bruising and swelling before it is completely healed.
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Answer: Chalazion Hello and thank you for your question. Chalazions can take anywhere between a few months to a year to heal. Usually, I recommend using a warm compress and a gentle massage. This should help circulation and open up the affected gland. If this does not help, and if the chalazion has not healed over a long period of time, you could consider steroids. Steroids such as Kenalog offer a less invasive technique and an alternative to surgery. However, the injections will most probably have to be repeated for it to have the proper effect. Another option to consider is surgery, here the results are more permanent but it involves more downtime and you will experience bruising and swelling before it is completely healed.
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February 27, 2017
Answer: Stye Glands that create oil called meibomian glands line your eyelid. Sometimes, one of these glands begin to create a thicker substance like butter instead of oil and causes the gland to become blocked and inflamed. This is called a chalazion.
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February 27, 2017
Answer: Stye Glands that create oil called meibomian glands line your eyelid. Sometimes, one of these glands begin to create a thicker substance like butter instead of oil and causes the gland to become blocked and inflamed. This is called a chalazion.
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February 27, 2017
Answer: Chalazion treatment Chalazion removal is not difficult and is nothing to be "scared" about. You are improving and I would suggest that you see your doctor and see what they would suggest next. A second opinion could always be useful, if it makes you feel more at ease.
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February 27, 2017
Answer: Chalazion treatment Chalazion removal is not difficult and is nothing to be "scared" about. You are improving and I would suggest that you see your doctor and see what they would suggest next. A second opinion could always be useful, if it makes you feel more at ease.
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