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I've had a bump under the top of my eye kid behind my eye lashes for months then it popped and now it's a red bump on top of the skin that's infected ?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Infection: This sounds like an infected hordeolum ( stye ) You will need an eye exam and specific Rx antibiotics. You must be examined.

Dr Rothstein agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Mohammad Khan answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Possible stye: please get it checked out, very easily treatable

Dr Rothstein agreed

Answered 8/31/2014

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A member asked:

I've had a bump under the top of my eye kid behind my eye lashes for months then it popped and now it's a red bump on top of the skin that's infected ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Rothstein agreed

Dr. Mohammad Khan answered

Dr Rothstein agreed

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