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A member asked:
My stye popped. what should i do with it? do i squeeze it or let it drain by itself?
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Gentle: Warm compresses every 15 minutes with mild pressure should allow it to discharge safely. Avoid harsh squeezing as this can cause the area to implode instead of explode and make things worse. get checked out if you have more issues,
Answered 9/1/2018
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