Question 1

should i take my scab off from my stye?

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Trying to figure out: Why a stye would have a scab. May wish to see an othalmologist.

Question 2

i have a scab from a stye that won t go away how do i get rid of it ?

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Don't pick it!: Try soaking the area with a warm washcloth. The scab should eventually loosen up and fall off. If there is still drainage at the site, continue to soak with warm compresses and apply gentle pressure to drain the stye. If your eyelid is really red or you have a fever or change in vision, you need to be seen by a health care provider.

Question 3

how long does it take for a drained stye to heal?

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Week or two: Most drained styes will have improved greatly within a few days, and be essentially resolved within a week. A few drained styes will have significant residual gland ular material remaining in the lid, and if it doesn't resolve with warm compresses and topical medications, sometimes another drainage procedure is required.

Question 4

okay so i have this stye for about 20-30 days now and i tried everything thing but i wanted to know is there any stye creams i can take?

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Not particularly: This far out(as in duration) you may want to review this with an opthalmologist.  As sometimes these lesion take months to resolve on their own but consideration for an incision and curettage or steroid injection may not be unreasonable.

Question 5

tips on how to take care/heal a stye?

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Compresses: Good warm compresses at least twice a day for2-3 minutes is the basic treatment of a stye.

Question 6

how long does it take a stye to heal?

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Variable: Warm compresses usually has an effect after several days.  If it lasts more than a couple of weeks with this treatment it may need some more invasive treatment.

Question 7

how long does it take for a stye to recover after it bursts?

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1-2 wks: I would give it approx 10 days.  Keep up with the compresses.  If it lasts more than 2 wks, then an ophthalmologist can give you extra help.

Question 8

what's best used to take care of a stye in the eye?

Accepted Answer

Warm compresses: A "stye, " a.K.A. Hordeolum, is a plugged oil gland in the eyelid, sort of like a pimple. Most of the time, it can be effectively treated with warm compresses. These loosen the oils and allow them to be expressed from the lid. If persistent, a hordeolum can become a chalazion, which often needs either a steroid injection or surgical excision. See an ophthalmologist to be sure.

Question 9

how long does it take to heal a eye stye?

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Depends upon treat: This depends upon the location of the stye, the size and length of time it has been present, and the treatment that is given (heat, antibiotics)  -  along with your intrinsic resistance.  If you are using heat (the best) then given it about two weeks and if persistent at that point see your ophthalmologist.

Question 10

how long does one eye take to clear up from a stye?

Accepted Answer

Weeks to months: Usually takes a week or two but can last months sometimes. Drops and heat speed up the process. Rarely needs to be opened surgically.

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