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I have chalazion for months now.. can i take amoxicillin to make the lump smaller?? or what antibiotic should i take or cream to make it smaller ?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

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See Eye MD: You should visit an ophthalmologist for treatment. Antibiotics have no effect on a chalazion. They sometimes will go away with warm compresses to the eyelid, but if this does not work, a steroid injection or surgical treatment is advised.

Answered 9/8/2014

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A member asked:

I have chalazion for months now.. can i take amoxicillin to make the lump smaller?? or what antibiotic should i take or cream to make it smaller ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tim Conrad answered

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