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Most bumps on the eyelid are styes. A stye is an inflamed oil gland on the edge of your eyelid, where the lash meets the lid. It appears as a red, swollen bump that looks like a pimple. It is tender, especially to touch.
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Symptoms
In addition to the red, swollen bump, other possible symptoms include: Tearing of your eye; A gritty, scratchy sensatio...
Causes
A stye is caused by bacteria from the skin that get into the hair follicle of the eyelash. Hair follicles contain oil g...
Tests
A doctor can diagnose a stye just by looking at it. Special tests are usually not necessary.
Treatments
Styes and chalazions can be treated by applying warm compresses. Apply for 10 minutes. Do this 4 times a day; DO NOT at...
Alternative Therapies
Alternative treatment. Homeopathic practitioners prescribe oral homeopathic medications that reduce the bacterial growt...
Complications
Recurrence of a stye; Spread of infection to other eyelash follicles; Spread of infection to the tissue of the eyelid (...
Prevention
Always wash your hands thoroughly before touching the skin around your eye. If you are susceptible to styes, it may hel...
Doctor Specialties
Call your doctor if: Your have problems with your vision; The eyelid bump worsens or does not improve within a week or ...
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