I had big chalazion. with time it came down to eyelashes. last days lump width was the same as the length of eyelashes. i popped it it broke in middle. no pus out only blood. dangerous? tumor?
Apr 30, 2013
A chalazion is an inflammatory response that results from blockage of the duct of one of the Meibomian glands; these glands produce an oil like fluid that acts as an eye lubricant and are located just behind the eyelid. Less common causes are infection (namely by a bacterium called Satphylococcus) or malignant tumor (an even rarer etiology). The usual treatment is warm compresses which, if not effective, we resort to excision. The doctor may choose to send the excised specimen to pathology if he/she suspects a tumor.
In your case, since you popped up the lesion (something you shouldn’t have done) you've created a break in the skin thus allowing germs to seep in through. You need to seek medical attention immediately (ophthalmologist) to avoid complications and deformity of the affected area.
In your case, since you popped up the lesion (something you shouldn’t have done) you've created a break in the skin thus allowing germs to seep in through. You need to seek medical attention immediately (ophthalmologist) to avoid complications and deformity of the affected area.
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You shouldn't pop your chalazion for any reason. As Dr. Dimassi said, you created a cut in the skin without sterilization and the skin is open allowing contamination of the wound. This must not happen.
BUT now that it has then you have to go to the doctor's to apply the appropriate treatment and remove any remaining residue from the chalazion, sterilize it and apply sutures if needed, cover the wound and prescribe antibiotic ointment such as polysporin ointment.
The chalazion is reccurent in some cases; in your case, it might recur in more incidence if it isn't cared for by a doctor.
BUT now that it has then you have to go to the doctor's to apply the appropriate treatment and remove any remaining residue from the chalazion, sterilize it and apply sutures if needed, cover the wound and prescribe antibiotic ointment such as polysporin ointment.
The chalazion is reccurent in some cases; in your case, it might recur in more incidence if it isn't cared for by a doctor.
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