I have a chalazion that appeared about 18 months ago. It was just one bump, in the past month I developed another one and I think another one is forming. I am Caucasian. Will conservative treatment with frequent warm compresses help? Or is it too late? What is causing this?
December 7, 2017
Answer: Chalazion treatment Conservative medical management can include hot compresses, topical antibiotic ointment (with or without steroid component), and addition of an oral antibiotic if unresponsive to topical treatment. Chalazia are chronic lesions and may take months to resolve. If they are small and non-visible, there is no hurry to proceed to surgical drainage unless some other diagnosis is suspected. Surgical management is indicated when the chalazion does not resolve with medical management.Meibomian gland dysfunction, blepharitis, eyelid lesions blocking the excretion of the oil glands, rosacea and other skin diseases are a few of the underlying factors in development of chalazia. It is the most common lesion of the eyelids.You may want to see an ophthalmologist or oculoplastics specialist to confirm the diagnosis, inform you of your options based on examination, and suggest a treatment plan. Best wishes.
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December 7, 2017
Answer: Chalazion treatment Conservative medical management can include hot compresses, topical antibiotic ointment (with or without steroid component), and addition of an oral antibiotic if unresponsive to topical treatment. Chalazia are chronic lesions and may take months to resolve. If they are small and non-visible, there is no hurry to proceed to surgical drainage unless some other diagnosis is suspected. Surgical management is indicated when the chalazion does not resolve with medical management.Meibomian gland dysfunction, blepharitis, eyelid lesions blocking the excretion of the oil glands, rosacea and other skin diseases are a few of the underlying factors in development of chalazia. It is the most common lesion of the eyelids.You may want to see an ophthalmologist or oculoplastics specialist to confirm the diagnosis, inform you of your options based on examination, and suggest a treatment plan. Best wishes.
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