Internal hordeolum

MONDO:0004917

A hordeolum that results from infection of a meibomian gland.

Also known as: hordeolum of tarsal gland, tarsal gland hordeolum, hordeolum internum, infected chalazion, infected cyst of meibomian gland, infected meibomian cyst, infection of meibomian gland, meibomian adenitis

8 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Internal hordeolum itself.

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↑ Skin appendage disorder (244) ↑ Sebaceous gland disorder (100) ↑ Hordeolum (7)

Sub-types of Internal hordeolum

Chalazion 5 trials

Including sub-types (8) Tagged with Internal hordeolum (1)

Trials to join now! 3 Not yet recruiting 3 Completed 1 Terminated 1

Light therapy for stubborn eyelid lumps? tiny trial ends early

Disease control Stopped early

This study tested whether intense pulsed light (IPL) can help treat chalazion, a common eyelid lump. Only 4 adults with a fresh chalazion were enrolled, and the trial was stopped early. Because of the very small size, we cannot say if IPL works or is safe for this condition.

Sponsor: Lumenis Be Ltd. • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC

Internal hordeolum

Where it sits in the disease tree

Light therapy for stubborn eyelid lumps? tiny trial ends early