Question 1

i've got eye stye. my doctor told me that i can use neosporin for a treatment. which neosporin is she talking about?

Accepted Answer

Use heat: Neosporin will have little or no effect. The best first treatment is to apply very warm soaks five to six times per day for 5 minutes each application.  This should get rid of it in 2-4 days,  if it persists longer than that, see your ophthalmologist.

Question 2

what to do if i have eye stye. my doctor told me that i can use neosporin for a treatment. which neosporin is she talking about?

Accepted Answer

Eye drops: I would suggest using warm moist compresses and an antibiotic eye drop such as neosporin.  Stand at the sink, get a washcloth good and warm and place it right on the affected area. When it cools, re-warm it. Use the heat for 3-5minutes.  Follow this with a drop of the antibiotic. Do it four times a day. If it does not resolve the problem you should see an ophthalmologist.  Good luck.

Question 3

best way to get rid of stye in eye at 38 weeks pregnant.

Accepted Answer

Stye Treatment: The best way to heal from a stye is to soak (using wet warm compresses) the eyelids three or four times/day. If the lining of the eyelid or if the eyelid is red and swollen you may need antibiotics. If after a few days the stye is not diminishing you may need to see an opthalmologist for surgical options.

Question 4

how come i have so many styes and how to get rid of them forever!?

Accepted Answer

Blepharitis: You likely have chronic blepharitis which makes  you prone to have styes.  A visit to an ophthalmologist will get you started on treatment for this.

Question 5

how to get rid of a stye really fast?

Accepted Answer

Warm compresses: Frequent warm compresses
do not try and squeeze of drain the stye  with a needle yourself.

Question 6

how can you get rid of a stye fastest?

Accepted Answer

Warm compresses: Warm moist compresses as often as you can apply them for 10-15 minutes at a time. They sometimes need antibiotics and rarely incision to drain.

Question 7

does neosporin get rid of healed scars?

Accepted Answer

No: Once the skin has healed over that is the scar you have. Dermatologists or plastic surgeons can help you reduce the scar with several techniques, but neosporin will not change its appearance.

Question 8

best way to get rid of a chalazion or a stye?

Accepted Answer

Warm soaks: A warm, wet washclothe to the eye 3-4 times daily is effective for this.  If it does not get better in a week, see an ophthalmologist for further treatment.

Question 9

what is the best way to get rid of a stye? besides warm presses?

Accepted Answer

Eye drops : A combination of antibiotic and steroid drops in combination with hot compress 4 times a day. Some doctors add an oral tetracycline and omega 3 which effect the oils.

Question 10

can neosporin get rid of scars after they are already established?

Accepted Answer

No: Scars are permanent. Their appearance will improve with time. Avoid sun exposure until all the pink is gone from the scar as they may burn easily and tan permanently if exposed to sun while they are immature. Application of silicone sheeting and preparations like Mederma may hasten the maturation process. Neosporin is an antibiotic ointment with no effect on established scars.

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How come i have so many styes and how to get rid of them forever!?

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How can you get rid of a stye fastest?

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