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Will castor oil help my sty?
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Don't think so ?: A sty is a trapped collection of germs & debris within an oil gland at a hair base. Why an oily substance would help it is confusing. Common 1st line treatments include a warm compress to increase local blood flow and natural healing.
Answered 4/16/2018
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