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I have an internal sty i used makeup the day it was starting so do i have to throw away my eyeshadow and eyeliner or can i clean it ?

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

No outside infection: An internal stye is enclosed and no infection will come out of it. So your makeup is safe and you do not have to throw them out.

Answered 1/9/2020

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A member asked:

I have an internal sty i used makeup the day it was starting so do i have to throw away my eyeshadow and eyeliner or can i clean it ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

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