Local injection of 5-fluorouracil into a chalazion (stye) is as effective as local injection of triamcinolone (steroid) and incision and curettage for treatment of chalazia.
Chalazion
Local injection of 5-fluorouracil into a chalazion (stye) is as effective as local injection of triamcinolone (steroid) and incision and curettage for treatment of chalazia.
Local 5-Fluorouracil Injection for the Treatment of Chalazia: A Prospective, Comparative Study
-
University of Washington Eye Institute at Harborview, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98104
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.
18 Years to
ALL
No
University of Washington,
Matthew M Zhang, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Washington Eye Institute
2026-07