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My boyfriend frequently gets sties-- pretty much chronically. he's very careful about hygiene so something else is going on. ideas?
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Styes: The are probably due to a chronic infection. He may benefit from a topical antibiotic but will need to see a physician for this
Answered 10/10/2017
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