A 22-year-old female asked:
i have tenderness on my lower eyelid but no sign of a sty (redness, bump, inflammation). what could it be?
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Dr. John Michel answered
46 years experience Family Medicine
Unclear: It is unclear but may be a small gland infection. I would wait and see as this does not appear to be serious as yet from what you have said. I would not wear makeup until this has settled down as this can sometimes aggravate eye problems.
Answered on Jan 2, 2015
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Yes: Given the timing of the symptoms, most likely it is a stye and not a chalazion. Continue using wash compresses as much as possible. It the pain or s ... Read More
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Probably right: Most styes start out with diffuse swelling of a part or sometimes the whole lid. As your body starts to deal with it, it becomes localized to the mor ... Read More
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