A member asked:

I was on accutane until september and in the last few months of taking it and even now i've been getting styes regularly. is there anything i can do?

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Dr. Imtiaz Chaudhry answered

Specializes in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Try Eyelid Hygine: Occurence of eyelid styes can be reduced by warm compresses twice a day on regular basis. I recommend using a small cotton towel and having it soaked in reasonably hot water and squeezing out water which is tolerable to the eyelids. I like to do these warm compressed for 10-15 miutes preferrably after awaking up and before going to sleep. Also try oral Doxycycline 20 mg daily for a month.

Answered 11/6/2016

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

See Eye MD: There are many options for this, but it is best managed by an ophthalmologist.

Answered 3/6/2013

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