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A 42-year-old female asked:

I have had a chalazion for 6 weeks. i tried applying hot compresses but not disappearing. my doctor wont help unless it gets bigger. how can i cure it?

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Dr. Tim Conradanswered

Ophthalmology 36 years experience

Steroid injection: A small chalazion can be improved with an injection of steroids into the middle of it. Discuss this with your doctor.

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