Should I massage a granuloma?

April 9, 2015
Asked By:matthowes in West Hollywood, CA

Is it a good idea to massage a foreign body granuloma? I have one under my eye, diagnosed by a surgeon. My thinking is that by massaging, I may help to break it up. My worry is that I may somehow enlarge or worsen the issue.

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April 10, 2015

Answer: Steroid Injections for Granuloma

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Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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April 10, 2015

Answer: Steroid Injections for Granuloma

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May 2, 2015

Answer: Granulomas on the face

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May 2, 2015

Answer: Granulomas on the face

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April 14, 2015

Answer: Massaging a Granuloma

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
April 14, 2015

Answer: Massaging a Granuloma

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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April 10, 2015

Answer: See specialist

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
April 10, 2015

Answer: See specialist

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April 10, 2015

Answer: Should I massage a granuloma

April 10, 2015

Answer: Should I massage a granuloma

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