Chalazion
A blocked oil gland where the lashes meet the skin. The oil gets made but cannot get out, so it becomes trapped and stagnant and can get infected. Use warm compresses and see eye doctor as may need medicine and drainage.
Dr. Timothy Perozek reviewed this
25 year experience in Ophthalmology
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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Can you wear make-up while you have a chalazion?
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What make-up can I use to minimize the size and appearance of my chalazion?
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My chalazion is small and i had it from 3 month please help....what can i do?
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Do chalazions go away on their own? Do they sometimes stay the same permanent? Mine is quite tiny.
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What to do if I have a chalazion- had it for around 10 monthsoff from it. Is it possible for a chalazion to just "fall off?
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How are styes and chalazions different?
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How long to heal after chalazion surgery?
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Do some chalazions require surgery or they wont go away?
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