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How Can A Stye On The Eyelid Be Treated?
Posted on
Mon, 29 May 2017
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Mon, 29 May 2017
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Question : Hello doctor, my daughter 4 years has some mole on her eyelid. Pls see attached pictures. Kindly suggest
Brief Answer:
Could be stye or chalazion
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. I have checked the attached images. It seems that your daughter has a stye (medical term: hordeolum) which is an inflamed swelling or circumscribed abscess that occurs when a secretory eyelid oil gland becomes infected. Bacteria infect the oil gland causing inflammation, redness and pain of the eyelid and surrounding tissue resembling a swollen red bump or pimple.
It could also be a chalazion which is similar to a stye, and caused due to a blocked oil gland. If too much sebum is produced and trapped in the gland, the oil can spread into the surrounding tissue when the gland breaks.
I would insist you to take her to an ophthalmologist. He would be able to evaluate the child and take suitable measures that will help in its resolution.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Could be stye or chalazion
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. I have checked the attached images. It seems that your daughter has a stye (medical term: hordeolum) which is an inflamed swelling or circumscribed abscess that occurs when a secretory eyelid oil gland becomes infected. Bacteria infect the oil gland causing inflammation, redness and pain of the eyelid and surrounding tissue resembling a swollen red bump or pimple.
It could also be a chalazion which is similar to a stye, and caused due to a blocked oil gland. If too much sebum is produced and trapped in the gland, the oil can spread into the surrounding tissue when the gland breaks.
I would insist you to take her to an ophthalmologist. He would be able to evaluate the child and take suitable measures that will help in its resolution.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Ok doctor, thanks so much for your detailed reply.. just 2 more queries:
1) does she needs an antibioic for this infection?
2) shall we show her to Paedetrician or Opthalmologist.
Thanks
1) does she needs an antibioic for this infection?
2) shall we show her to Paedetrician or Opthalmologist.
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Antibiotics might not be needed
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.
1. Antibiotic drops may or may not be needed depending upon whether infection is suspected. Some doctors might like to play safe and would prescribe antibiotic drops. However, it is not needed if a mere block of the glands is suspected. Oral antibiotics are not needed.
2. She needs to be reviewed by an ophthalmologist and not a pediatrician.
Regards
Antibiotics might not be needed
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.
1. Antibiotic drops may or may not be needed depending upon whether infection is suspected. Some doctors might like to play safe and would prescribe antibiotic drops. However, it is not needed if a mere block of the glands is suspected. Oral antibiotics are not needed.
2. She needs to be reviewed by an ophthalmologist and not a pediatrician.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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