How to prevent a chalazion from getting bigger and get rid of it?! (Photos)

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I had a huge chalazion in 2014 which was due to me wearing makeup and wearing monthly contact lenses, where I probably didn't clean it properly. I had it for a year, but had 3 operations to completely lance it, as mentioned on the post I made in 2014. It started 5 days ago but I acted faster than when I had the first one, doing compresses with salt, massaging it, using eye drops, ACV ( which has slightly burnt the skin :/) I just want it gone and not turn into the beast it was in 2014.

Reza Momeni, MD, FACS · Answer

If multiple landings have note resolved it, sometimes a complete excision (removal) of the chalazion is needed, and you can consult a plastic surgeon or ophthalmologist who has the experience with this procedure.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

The injection of an antiinflammatory agent, such as triamcinolone, has proven quite effective for shrinking an active chalazion. Often one injection is sufficient for doing so. However, not uncommonly a second treatment session may be required. The procedure is simple and relatively painless when performed properly. Simple lancing and draining is most often insufficient to to the job. You would be wise to seek consultation by a board certified dermatologist or opthalmologist as soon as possible to receive treatment before the chalazion grows much larger, as it apparently did in 2014. Best of luck.

Matthew Sniegowski, MD · Answer

I would recommend finding an Ophthalmologist of Oculoplastic Surgeon in your area, there are a few ophthalmic ointments that contain antibiotics and steroids that tend to work well for these. Alternatively, some patient's benefit from oral antibiotics (minocycline/doxycycline). Incision and drainage is always an options if the more conservative therapies do not work.

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