How can a chalazion be managed?
Usually, after a chalazion is diagnosed, it disappears on its own after a few weeks. Therefore, the doctor will wait for at least a few weeks before they commence any treatment. However, if the chalazion becomes painful or irritating, you can do this. Hold a clean cloth dampened with warm water against the affected area. This will soothe it. They are non-infectious. Usually, they are mere collections or groups of immune cells and they therefore, require steroid therapy. If the hot compress fails in providing any relief, injecting triamcinolone acetonide or Kenalog will help to give some relief. You can inject about 5-10 mg/ml directly into the chalazion. You should start from the palpebral side and then inject in standard form with a tuberculin syringe and a 30 gauge needle. If the chalazion is persistent, then it will require a simple operation. Here, a small cut is made on the inner surface of the eyelid. The contents of the swelling are removed. The procedure being performed with lo
