Question 1

is it possible for you to save mascara after using it with pink eye?

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Preferably not: Most pink eyes are viral...Very contagious ..Recommend replacing mascara.

Question 2

how quick does pinkeye develop?

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Depends: Most 'pink eye' is caused by a viral infection on the 'skin'covering the eyeball-called the conjunctiva.  Once infected its called 'conjunctivitis.'  this can develop over a few days or 1-2 weeks de you infect your eye when you touch a surface (or person) with the virus and rub your eye-transfering the virus.  Some are from sexually transmitted bacteria.  Frequent hand washing helps prevent this.

Question 3

what can be done to cure pinkeye?

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Depends: It depends on the cause of the pink eye. Viral conjunctivitis is treated with artificial tears for symptomatic relief. Bacterial conjunctivitis is treated  with antibiotics. Other causes are treated with steroids or non-steroidals. You need to see an eye md for diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Question 4

what can you do to treat pinkeye?

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Depends: Most "pinkeye" or conjunctivitis is actually viral, so antibiotic eye drops are usually not effective. Viral conjunctivitis tends to run it's course in 7-10 days. It can be very contagious, spreading from one eye to the other or to other people. Hand washing is essential. To be certain it is not a more serious bacterial or fungal infection, you should see an ophthalmologist.

Question 5

what can i do to eliminate a pinkeye?

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Pinkeye: Pink eye is a generic term that refers to conjunctivitis (inflammation of the white part of the eye). To treat it, you have to find out the source of the inflammation. It could be viral, bacterial, allergic, traumatic, contact lens related or chemical. The only safe thing you can do is use artificial tears. See your doctor to find the cause and the correct treatment.

Question 6

when should pinkeye start looking better?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctivitis 3-5 d: I would expect conjunctivitis to have improved by 3-5 days after the peak in severity.

Question 7

in what ways does pinkeye affect your body?

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Pinkeye: Pinkeye, the colloquial term for viral/infectious conjunctivitis, is in most cases a local infection.  It may be associated with an upper respiratory tract infection.  Otherwise it will not affect the rest of the  body except for the stress of having the condition until it resolves.

Question 8

what's the cure for pinkeye?

Accepted Answer

Time: Most cases of conjunctivitis (pink eye) are either irritative or viral and can be eased by artificial tears. Antimicrobial eye drops are often prescribed but are of no help.

Question 9

when can you start using makeup with pinkeye?

Accepted Answer

Wait at least 3 days: Let the antibiotic elliminate the bacteria from the surface of the eye  this usually takes about 3 days.

Question 10

how can i disinfect my eyeshadow after pinkeye?

Accepted Answer

No: You will need to throw away all of your eye makeup.  Sorry.

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