Guava leaves can be used to treat eyelid cysts.

A chalazion, or eyelid cyst, is a small lump that emerges under the skin of the eyelid due to a blocked oil gland. It can appear on either the lower or upper eyelid. It is not contagious and affects adults more than children.

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Top 5 Chalazion Causes

1. Blocked Duct

A chalazion occurs when a duct becomes blocked in one of the eyelid glands directly behind the eyelashes. These glands are known as Meibomian glands and produce a thin, oily fluid that helps the eyes stay moist and lubricated. Blockages in these glands can cause discomfort, swelling, and vision problems.

2. Blepharitis

Blepharitis is an eye condition that causes the eyelids to become inflamed. Inflammation of the eyelids has been linked to the development of chalazia and styes. Blepharitis may be caused by scalp dandruff, bacteria, and problems with oil glands in the eyelids. Other symptoms of blepharitis may include a burning sensation, tearing, itching, sensitivity to light, swollen eyelids, blurred vision, dry eye, and crusting of the eyelashes when waking up.

3. Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic skin disease that thickens the skin on the face and that also causes eye problems like chalazion. People who have a family history of rosacea are highly prone to developing this eye condition, as well as those who blush frequently. Other eye problems that may occur behalf of rosacea include a gritty feeling in the eye, inflamed and swollen eyes, sensitivity to light, and blurred vision.

4. Viral Infection

Influenza, pneumonia, and cold viruses are viral infections that may block the meibomian glands in the eyes. People who have viral infections are often at higher risk for developing chalazia.

5. Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is an airborne disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis that usually attacks the lungs, and has been linked to the development of chalazia. People with weakened immune systems are often at the highest risk of developing tuberculosis. This disease is characterized by symptoms including fever, night sweats, fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss, a cough that lasts a minimum of 3 weeks, and coughing up blood or mucus.

The most common cause of eyelid cysts is obstruction and inflammation of the eyelid's oil-producing meibomian glands. Eyelid cysts are rarely dangerous and rarely obstruct vision or cause an immediate problem with the eye. Most eyelid cysts heal on their own in 2 to 8 weeks. You can use Guava Leaves to speed up the healing process.

•Thoroughly wash 5 or 6 guava leaves.

•To heat the leaves, microwave them for a few seconds or place them on top of a pot cover that is on fire.

•Wrap a clean, dry cloth around one warm leaf.

•Place this cloth over your swollen eyelid.

•When the leaf has cooled, replace it with a fresh, warm leaf.

•Repeat this remedy twice a day for a few days.

Effective treatment options.

Remember, chalazia can be recurrent and annoying. Effective treatment involves:

1.  Starting the heat and massage routine immediately and carrying it out at least twice a day. Regular, consistent five-minute lid care twice a day is better than 30 minutes once a week.
2. Apply the warm, wet towel to the eyelid margin over the cyst, not the skin of the eyelids. The blocked opening is on the edge of the eyelid, not on the skin
3. Suppose a child has a chalazion, with spreading redness in the surrounding skin and fever. In that case, they need to see a doctor urgently for antibiotics to stop the infection from spreading into the deep tissues around the eye and the brain.
4. Conservative treatment works for most people but if the cyst is persistent, and just won’t go away, then explore the option of minor surgery with a friendly and experienced consultant who can talk you through the procedure and discuss what is right for you.