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What causes an eye stye?
An eye stye most commonly comes from a bacterial infection or staphylococcus.
The external eye stye could be caused by the infection of eyelash follicles, the Sebaceous gland that prevents eyelashes from drying out, and the apocrine gland.
The internal eye stye may be caused when the meibomian glands become infected.
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How to prevent a stye
To prevent an eye stye, eyelid hygiene is important, especially if the stye is recurrent. This includes regular eyelid scrubs to remove cell debris and excess germs.
Avoiding the use of eye makeup or cosmetics around the eyelids may prevent a stye, as well as the use of contaminated towels.
Some may even be tempted to squeeze or pop the stye to get rid of it, but this is not a good idea; this may make the stye worse or cause other complications that are more serious, including:
- Causing a dark/pigmented scar on the eyelid
- Hardening or scar tissue development on the eyelid
- A pitting scar development on the eyelid
- Spreading the bacterial infection to other parts of the eye or eyelid
- Worsening the infection in the stye
In addition, there are other reasons for these stye-like bumps on the eyelid, including the chalazion, high cholesterol, skin cancer, and other infections.
How to get rid of a stye fast or overnight
An eye stye will go away on its own, not requiring any treatment, but here are a few do-it-yourself and/or home remedies that may speed up the healing process and help you get rid of a stye:
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- Coriander (cilantro) seeds – reduces swelling and healing time by being used in an eyewash
- Eyedrops and topical creams
- Guava leaves – provides remedial benefits by being placed in a clean cloth and placed over the stye
- Potatoes – turn into a paste to rub on the eye
- Warm compression (a teabag or washcloth) – reduces swelling and soreness
- Wash the eye using saltwater (add a teaspoon of salt to warm water)