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Will the pus from a stye drain out with the triple antibiotic ointment or will that make it worse?
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Little effect: Styes are best treated with frequent applications of very warm wet washcloths. Antibiotics will not penetrate and will make little difference. Use the heat at least 5 times per day for 4-5 minutes at a time.
Answered 4/12/2019
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