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How do i treat a popped stye?

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Dr. Harold Mandel answered

Specializes in General Practice

Possible infection: A stye is a localized infection caused by bacteria in the eyelid which causes a tender, red bump. Most styes will rupture, drain and heal on their own. Warm compresses may help. You shouldn't pop a stye. Some styes spread skin infections when they pop in which case antibiotics are needed. I therefore suggest an exam at a medical clinic to check for a possible infection.

Answered 10/21/2018

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Warm compresses: Apply warm compresses few times a day lasting 10 minutes to drain the remaining discharge trapped inside . Also see your doctor or an eye doctor because you may need an antibiotic.

Answered 10/20/2018

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