Question 1

can someone explain how the "warm compresses" work on a wound?

Accepted Answer

Blood Supply: Hot compresses increase blood flow to the area and can increase the elasticity of the muscles and connective tissue surrounding the joints, thus minimizing stiffness and pain, and preparing the muscles to work more efficiently.Hot compress should not be applied longer than 15 to 20 mins at a time. Moist heat penetrates more effectively than dry heat. Warm, not hot!

Question 2

i have a chalazion for over a year now, do you think moist heat will help it this late? i haven't tried heat compresses before.

Accepted Answer

After one year stye: non treatment of a stye or chalazion with hot compresses
unlikely to be effective
Probabably material has solidified 
Try but not expectant success

Question 3

i had a chalazion surgery about two months ago however the chalazion is still there. i've tried warn compresses repeatedly and nothing seems to work.

Accepted Answer

Recheck with eyedoc: Some chalazia are multi loculated so that your ophthalmologist may have cleaned out the larger one but simply missed the smaller one.  A few will reseal and collect the debris and form another chalazion.  Since these are benign, you can have another removal or simply ignore a small residual chalazion if that is all that is left.  If in doubt , check with your ophthalmologist.

Question 4

is it a good idea to use hot compresses on chalazion?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is the normal treatment.  If it does not resolve in two weeks, see an ophthalmologist.

Question 5

what does it mean if my stye is still hard after hot compresses?

Accepted Answer

Stye: Most styes have a core of inflammatory material inside.  After a time, the core tends to fibrose and become hard.  If the stye is resistant to hot compresses and topical antibiotics, it may need to be drained by your local ophthalmologist.

Question 6

after how long using lid scrubs and warm compresses will blepharitis get better?

Accepted Answer

Time: Usually takes a week or two to resolve although some improvement should be seen within a few days.

Question 7

i had a chalazion in my upper lid. its now very small after warm compresses. my lid however is puffy. what can i do to remove puffiness & chalazion?

Accepted Answer

Continue: Continue the hot compress pes until bump is gone, the puffiness should go away also.

Question 8

internal styes are worse than external ones,so i want to know home remedies besides compresses to aid in a healthy healing without pinkye developing?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Home treatment is all that is needed for most styes. Apply warm, wet compresses for 5 -10 minutes, 3 to 6 x's a day. This helps the area heal faster &amp; open a blocked pore so that it can drain. Use an OTC ointment (such as Stye), solution (such as Bausch and Lomb Eye Wash), or medicated pads (such as Ocusoft Lid Scrub). Don't squeeze or open it. Don't wear eye makeup or contact lenses until healed

Question 9

s 1 l 5 degenerative bone disease const. pain spin compresses and the pain is bad.told not a cand. for surgery taking pain meds now have stronger meds?

Accepted Answer

See details: Have targeted injections been tried? Have you failed physical therapy? These are options rather than relying on narcotic pain relievers.

Question 10

i have an ingrown hair in my armpit. i havent picked at it or touched it besides putting warm compresses on it. but today it is swollen,red, and has puss coming out. does that mean the hair is working its way out?

Accepted Answer

It may be : trying to resolve, with the heat packs helping. If continues, or fever, worse pain, see your doctor or urgent care.

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A member asked:

Can someone explain how the "warm compresses" work on a wound?

A member asked:

I have a chalazion for over a year now, do you think moist heat will help it this late? i haven't tried heat compresses before.

A member asked:

I had a chalazion surgery about two months ago however the chalazion is still there. i've tried warn compresses repeatedly and nothing seems to work.

A member asked:

Is it a good idea to use hot compresses on chalazion?

A member asked:

What does it mean if my stye is still hard after hot compresses?

A member asked:

After how long using lid scrubs and warm compresses will blepharitis get better?

A member asked:

I had a chalazion in my upper lid. its now very small after warm compresses. my lid however is puffy. what can i do to remove puffiness & chalazion?

A member asked:

Internal styes are worse than external ones,so i want to know home remedies besides compresses to aid in a healthy healing without pinkye developing?

A member asked:

S 1 l 5 degenerative bone disease const. pain spin compresses and the pain is bad.told not a cand. for surgery taking pain meds now have stronger meds?

A member asked:

I have an ingrown hair in my armpit. i havent picked at it or touched it besides putting warm compresses on it. but today it is swollen,red, and has puss coming out. does that mean the hair is working its way out?

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