Hi I had a chalazion excised 3 weeks ago and been using antibiotic (with steriod) ointment since the surgery. My doctor asked me to stop using the ointment already, but 2 days after I stopped, I felt that the bump had formed in the same spot where it was removed. The bump is also swollen now. Whats happening?
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. It is possible that infection has occurred there, so the swelling has occurred. I advise you to continue the treatment as there is possibility of infection. Please start the oral antibiotics as it also treats the infection. I advise you to take the definite 200 mg tablet under your doctors' guidance. Paracetamol with serratopeptidase helps prevent infection and improves the healing. Please take the above medication under your doctors' guidance. Please maintain good hygiene as it is equally important in treating infection as antibiotics do. You can wash the eyes with normal saline frequently. Wearing a goggle can reduce the eye strain. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor.