Can a kenalog or steroid injection help remove this chalazion tissue from my eye? Have had it since Feb 2023 (Photo)

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I had a really large stye on the infected eye back in February of 2023 that really just never went away. I stopped to mind it and tried to ignore it on my eyelid. Overtime, it went down, got a chalazion like feature, and started to slowly mask away into my eyelid, looking normal again. Last night, the gland right next to my original stye, started to inflame. I noticed this immediately as my eye started to look red again and started to feel a small bump growing. Currently using Avenova Spray.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

In looking at these photos however, it is not immediately obvious that this lesion represents a chalazia. I strongly recommend that you see an ASOPRS fellowship trained oculoplastic surgeon to be assessed for this. If they agree it may be a chalazia, kenalog injection is a very good treatment option. If it is not clear that this is a chalazia, a biopsy may be recommended.

Can a kenalog or steroid injection help remove this chalazion tissue from my eye? Have had it since Feb 2023 (Photo)

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