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My chalazion looks like it's gonna pop before my appointment with doctor next week. what should i do if it's popped on its own?

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Apply heat: Using very warm, wet soaked washcloths, you can encourage the "popping" and help the lid heal after drainage. Hopefully that will take place and you can cancel your appointment.

Answered 9/15/2018

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A member asked:

My chalazion looks like it's gonna pop before my appointment with doctor next week. what should i do if it's popped on its own?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

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