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Will Chalazion On Her Upper Eyelid Of A Toddler Heal On Its Own?

my 19 months baby has a chalazion on her upper eyelid since 2 months now, however it s not as big as i ve seen in videos and research many adults have. Should i leave it to heal by itself or i should interfere, though her pediatrician told me to do nothing about it. Also, how long will it take maximum to heal??
Mon, 3 Jul 2017
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More than 50% of chalazia resolve with conservative treatment.
Warm compresses (do not squeeze) with a wet facecloth, as hot as can be tolerated, can be used to melt the lipid secretions, thereby encouraging resolution of the ductal blockage and facilitating the drainage of sebum.
Baby shampoo or commercial lid wipes can be used over the eyelashes to remove debris blocking the ducts opening.
Although a chalazion is not an emergency medical condition, an acute and inflamed chalazion may require antibiotics, steroids and drainage.

For further queries regarding this disease or its medications you may consult me at Healthcare Magic under section "Ask Expert " >>>"Ask Pediatrician".
Dr. Khan Shoeb
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Will Chalazion On Her Upper Eyelid Of A Toddler Heal On Its Own?

More than 50% of chalazia resolve with conservative treatment. Warm compresses (do not squeeze) with a wet facecloth, as hot as can be tolerated, can be used to melt the lipid secretions, thereby encouraging resolution of the ductal blockage and facilitating the drainage of sebum. Baby shampoo or commercial lid wipes can be used over the eyelashes to remove debris blocking the ducts opening. Although a chalazion is not an emergency medical condition, an acute and inflamed chalazion may require antibiotics, steroids and drainage. For further queries regarding this disease or its medications you may consult me at Healthcare Magic under section Ask Expert Ask Pediatrician . Dr. Khan Shoeb