On light-colored skin, they generally look white to yellowish or pink.
On darker skin, they may look pink, or there may be no visible discoloration.
Anyone can get a stye.Clogged eyelid glands and eyelash follicles can lead to styes.
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Diagnosis
It’s best to see aneye doctorif you think you have a stye.
Healing can usually be helped along with some home treatments.
In some cases, you may need medication.
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it’s possible for you to also use an eye mask that contains gel beads.
Lightly press the compress against your eyelid for between five and 10 minutes.
Do this at least three times a day.
The skin on your eyelid is fragile.
double-check you always test how hot something is before putting it on your eye.
Eye Drops and Antibiotics
Medicated eye drops or antibiotic ointment may help cure an infection.
Both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription drops are available.
Ask your eye healthcare provider which is best for you and be sure to use products as directed.
Be sure you’re using options that are specifically approved for use in and around the eyes.
In some cases, oral antibiotics may be prescribed to clear and infection.
Eyelid Scrubs
OTC eyelid scrubs are commercially prepared medicated shampoo packets similar to a moist towelette.
They help kill bacteria on the eyelid or the stye and help the bump heal.
Watered-down baby shampoo can also make a good home remedy.
This is mainly necessary when a stye becomes especially big and painful.
Never give a shot to pop a stye like a pimple or drain it on your own.
This can lead to infection.
Symptoms include light sensitivity, watery eyes, itching, and redness.
Complications include an internal stye and infection of a blocked oil gland.
Styes can build up pus or become infected.
Warm compresses, drops, scrubs, and ointments can help clear up a stye.
Less often, antibiotics or drainage by a professional may be necessary.
See a healthcare provider for a stye that doesn’t go away.
Prevent styes with good hygiene practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Probably not.
Styes take several days to a week to heal, even with treatment.
A warm compress may help it heal more quickly.
Usually about five to seven days.
It may get bigger for about three to five days and then it may start to drain.
Then it takes a few more days to completely heal.
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