Dallas, TX
A 28-year-old female asked:
Hello there. i keep getting eye styes even though i wash my eyelids daily with baby shampoo and ocusoft lid scrub. i dont understand how this is happening when i have good eye hygiene. please help. appreciate in advance?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 54 years experience
Stye: Having styes is not a hygiene problem. Your eyes or face may be colonized with staph, strep, or other bacteria, perhaps requiring antibiotic treatment. Discuss with your doctor. Good luck.
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