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Chalazion Treatment
Health Encyclopedia: Chalazion
Meibomian gland lipogranuloma
Treatment
A chalazion will often disappear without treatment within a month or so.
The primary treatment is application of warm compresses for 10-15 minutes at least 4 times a day. This may soften the hardened oils blocking the duct and promote drainage and healing. If the chalazion continues to get bigger, it may need to be surgically removed. This is usually done from underneath the eyelid to avoid a scar on the skin.
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Chalazion
A chalazion is a small bump in the eyelid caused by a blockage of a tiny oil gland. Alternative Names Meibomian gland lipogranuloma Causes, incidence, and risk... Read more »Eyelid bump
Bump on the eyelid; Stye Treatment Styes and chalazions can be treated by applying warm compresses. Apply for 10 minutes. Do this 4 times a day. DO NOT... Read more »Chalazion
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