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Would mederma or arnica help a chalazion scar?

Chalazion on 2 year old son left a red raised scar on his upper eyelid. It’s been there for a couple months now. Concerned whether scar will improve or should take back in for follow up to doctor.
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You should be taking your child to a Eye MD ophthalmologist, ideally a pediatric ophthalmologist.  If a child gets a chalazion they are very prone to develop more. There is a new prescription eyelid cleaner called Avenova  that works extremely well to prevent more styes or chalazia.  This is link:  https://avenova.com/    Ask the Eye MD about it.  Unless the scar is affecting the eyelid position they will probably wait much longer to see how it flattens out.
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Thank you for your response and helpful insight. I will schedule an appointment and ask about Avenova. I’m glad to hear there’s something out there.  I have the ocusoft wipes for now. Should I use these? Should I bother with mederma or arnica?
Wipes are helpful also.  I have no experience with mederma/arnica.
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