i've had to quit heat compresses for chalazion because of discomfort
they cause. my face around the eyes become incredibly dry\red, begins
to flake excessively, feel leathery and even crack from heat and
moisture of the compresses, and i can not take it anymore. i have tried
various methods: compresses, hot steaming (the most effect for ridding
the chalazion, but also the most brutal to my face), all produce the
same uncomfortable result. i had been on 100mg doxycycline for a month
before stopping it, thinking my face had become incredibly sunburned..
this may have happened to some degree, but i realised later it was
mostly from the constant heat and moisture.. so i may try doxycycline
out again.

i tried using just a qtip dipped in hot water, it doesn't seem to be
the most effect thing.. i suppose i can't just leave the chalazion
there either, i will probably try the qtip for awhile.

any advice? thanks..