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I have a chalazion for 2 weeks know and to not make the chalazion noticeable i cover it with hair. is it true your hair makes a chalazion bigger?

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Unrelated: You may style your hair any way that you feel helps your appearance. This will have no effect on a stye or chalazion.

Answered 1/6/2018

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A member asked:

I have a chalazion for 2 weeks know and to not make the chalazion noticeable i cover it with hair. is it true your hair makes a chalazion bigger?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

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