A stye is a painful red bump near the edge of the eyelid that may look like a boil or pimple. Usually, a stye forms on the outside of the eyelid, but sometimes it can also form on the inside of the eyelid.
In most cases, the stye will begin to go away on its own within a week or two. Generally, this stye is not contagious.
Causes of Styes
Quoted from Healthline, a stye can be caused by a bacterial infection of the oil glands or hair follicles on the eyelids. These glands and follicles can become clogged with dead skin cells and other debris.
Sometimes, bacteria get trapped inside and cause an infection. The infection then produces a swollen, painful lump called a stye.
Stye Symptoms
As quoted from the Cleveland Clinic, some of the symptoms of a stye are:
- Painful red bumps along the edges of the eyelids near the lashes
- Swelling of the eyelids (sometimes the whole eyelid)
- Crust along the eyelids
- light sensitivity
- Pain and itching
- Tears
- The feeling that something is in the eye
Stye Risk Factors
A stye is a very common condition and anyone can experience it. However, as quoted from the Mayo Clinic, a person has a higher risk of getting a stye if:
- Touching eyes with unwashed hands
- Insert contact lenses without thoroughly disinfecting or washing hands first
- Leave eye makeup on overnight
- Using old or expired cosmetics
- Have blepharitis, chronic inflammation along the edges of the eyelids
- Have rosacea, a skin condition characterized by redness of the face
Home Remedies for Styes
In mild cases of stye, treatment can be done without going to the doctor. Some home remedies for stye are:
- Place a compress with a warm washcloth on the stye for 5 to 10 minutes
- Clean the eyelids with a mild soap (such as tear-free baby shampoo) and water
- Compress with a tea bag (preferably black tea as it can reduce swelling)
- Using over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or paracetamol
- Avoid using cosmetics and contact lenses when the stye has not gone away
Stye Prevention
Styes can be prevented with an easy step, namely by practicing good facial hygiene. Some of the ways are diligently washing hands properly, especially before touching the face, eyes, and after and after removing contact lenses.
Also, if you use cosmetics often, don’t forget to throw away your eye makeup every 2 to 3 months and don’t share your eye makeup with other people. Not only that, it is also recommended to wash your face to remove dirt and/or makeup before going to bed.
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