How can i get rid of a chalazion?
I also have chalazion...2 lumps in my lower eyelid. I was messing around with my eyelid and out popped the chalazion bump in the outer corner of my eyelid. I was totally freaked out at this large abscess that was protruding from in there. I washed my eyelid with baby shampoo and cotton swabs. Then I applied a towel that had been rinsed with hot tap water continuously. I did this while rubbing, or massaging, where the chalazion was, with the hot towel. After doing this for about 10 minutes, I noticed that the glands (where the lashes are) were oozing tiny bits of pus-like matter. I squeezed a bit and more came out. Needless to say, my eyelid seems a little bit more flatter than it was before. Believe me, the chalazions are big, and this helped me. I still have the chalazion, but it's getting better by the day. I have also seen a doctor and suggested surgery, but I'm too afraid. Just try massaging while you compress, making sure the towel or whatever you use stays really warm, as hot as you can stand it (but don't burn yourself!!!). And don't forget to clean your eyelids with baby shampoo beforehand. Massage, massage, massage.
How do you get rid of a chalazion?
A chalazion is a small bump in the eyelid caused by a blockage of a tiny oil gland and 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. If the chalazion disappears for a while but keeps coming back you should see a doctor about it. These links have more information about chalazions, what causes them, and how to treat them. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/chalazion_lump_in_eyelid/article_em.htm http://www.medicinenet.com/chalazion/article.htm http://www.medhelp.org/medical-information/show/1202/Chalazion
How to get rid of a chalazion or a stye?
My baby has had this bumb underneath his eye lid, so we took him to an eye docter and he gave him some ointment and he said that if it did not go away in two-three weeks he would require surgery, my baby is only 10months old, I dont want no surgery for him. Anyhow, my question now, is we took him to the eye doctor 9-11 and todays date is 9-20, is it to early to start seeing results or should i wait a little longer, I contacted the eye doctor and they are to call me back some time today. is there anyway to get rid of this thing or what can I do. really need some advise here.
How do you get rid of a chalazion?
Chalazions are blocked tear glands underneath the upper lid. They usually do not communicate with the outside world. Therefore, topical medications are palliative at best with little effect on the outcome. More often than not, alternating cold and hot compresses 5-7 times a day, 5 minutes each has been found to be as effective. Many times, they will have to be excised with an office procedure. Injection with ophthalmic triamcinolone has mixed results.The key is the diagnosis. Many chalazions are really posterior hordeola. The distinguishing feature is tenderness. Chalazions are not tender or pain on palpation.
How do you get rid of chalazion scars?
Michelle, chalazia are lumps in or along the edge of an eyelid. They may be painful or annoying, but they are rarely serious. Most will go away on their own without treatment. A chalazion is a lump in the eyelid. Chalazia (plural) may look like styes, but they are usually larger and may not be painful. Chalazia may be related to blepharitis, a common problem that causes inflammation of the eyelids. A chalazion develops when an oil gland in the eyelid becomes blocked. If an internal hordeolum doesn't drain and heal, it can turn into a chalazion. A stye usually starts as a red bump that looks like a pimple along the edge of the eyelid. A chalazion forms a firm lump or cyst under the skin of the eyelid. Chalazia grow more slowly than styes. If a chalazion gets large enough, it may interfere with vision. The inflammation and swelling may spread to the area surrounding the eye. Chalazia often go away in a few months without treatment. It may be hard to tell the difference between a stye and a chalazion. If there is a hard lump inside the eyelid, the doctor will probably diagnose it as a chalazion. Home treatment is all that is needed for most chalazia. Apply warm, wet compresses 3 to 6 times a day. This usually helps chalazia heal faster. It may also help open a blocked pore so that it can drain and begin to heal. Use an over-the-counter treatment. Try medicated pads (such as Ocusoft Lid Scrub). Let it open on its own. Do not squeeze or open a chalazion. Don't wear eye makeup or contact lenses until after the stye or chalazion heals. If a stye or chalazion gets very large, the doctor may need to pierce (lance) it so it can drain and heal. Do not try to lance it yourself. How can you prevent styes and chalazia? To help prevent styes and chalazia: Don't rub your eyes. This can irritate your eyes and let in bacteria. If you need to touch your eyes, wash your hands first. Replace eye makeup, especially mascara, at least every 6 months. Bacteria can grow in makeup. Treat any inflammation or infection of the eyelid promptly. If you get chalazia often, wash your eyelids regularly with a little bit of baby shampoo mixed in warm water.
I have what I think is a Chalazion. How do I get rid of it?
I have a bump inside of my left eyelid at the bottom. I've had it for a week now and I think it's getting better. I don't want to have surgery, what are some suggestions?
Chalazion ..how to get rid of?
Chalazions are caused by blocked oil glands in your eyelids. Sharing makeup with your friends cannot cause chalazions, although it can cause bacterial infections. The bacteria and eyelid/eyelash mites that are harmless on one person can cause infections and inflammation in another person, so sharing makeup is never a good idea. Put a very warm compress on the chalazion at least 5 times a day for 10 minutes at a time. This will encourage the gland to unblock and your body will absorb the blockage. If the chalazion becomes large enough to be irritating, it may burst or it may have to be lanced (punctured) and drained by a physician. Both of these situations will require antibiotic eye ointment, which isn't pleasant. So try compresses for at least a week! Read more about chalazions at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/... I am prone to chalazions. I cannot wear eye makeup. I have had four of them surgically lanced, a very unpleasant procedure; it requires an injection of anesthetic into your eyelid area.
Would colloidal silver get rid of a chalazion?
The doctor will only remove it if it has lasted a really long time and is interfering with your vision. I have never heard of colloidal silver working for that and would be nervous to use it around the eyes. I get them too sometimes and the most effective treatment I've found is actually warm saltwater compresses. Bacteria find it hard to thrive in salty environments. So take 1 tsp of good coarse sea salt and dilute in 1 cup boiling water (to kill germs) and let it cool in a bowl to very warm but not so hot that you burn your skin. Test the temp on your hand like you would with a baby bottle. Then use either paper towels or a clean washcloth at least 3 times per day. Do not re-dip the towel in the water that you have already used on your eye and if you use a washcloth, dip different areas each time. Hold it to your closed eye until it cools and then do it again for a cycle of at least 10 minutes for each of the 3-4 times per day that you do this. It's okay if the water gets under the lid. I should note that I am not a medical professional. Just someone that is prone to them and this almost always resolves it within a few days. Be diligent and keep the eye clean. Be careful when you blow your nose that you cover it completely with a tissue and close your eyes tight so that you are not getting blowback from your nose into your eye. Always wash your hands before touching your eye.