What are the next steps for resolving a chalazion that has been operated on twice? Is Kenalog an option for dark skin? (Photo)

November 12, 2015
Asked By:jojocaz93 in Washington, DC

Developed eyelid infection in May. First ophtho prescribed ocuflox; possibly allergic. Swelling resolved slowly; had grape side lump on eyelid. Lump decreased to 1/3 of size; still sizeable and firm after 3 mos. Consulted with ophtho and got it drained. 3 days later, lump looked bigger than before. Ophtho told me to give it 2 wks for swelling to resolve, but no cigar. A month later, new (renowned) ophtho drained cyst. 3 days later, cyst was just about flat, but started to grow again. Help!

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November 15, 2015

Answer: Chalazion

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Nagi T. Ayoub, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 15, 2015

Answer: Chalazion

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Nagi T. Ayoub, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 14, 2015

Answer: Recurrent chalazion

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
November 14, 2015

Answer: Recurrent chalazion

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
November 13, 2015

Answer: Kenalog for Chalazions

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
November 13, 2015

Answer: Kenalog for Chalazions

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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November 13, 2015

Answer: Blepharoplasty

John L. Burns Jr., MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 13, 2015

Answer: Blepharoplasty

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Answer: Chalazion

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