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I first got a stye in november and got antibiotics and it went away . in january the same eye once again had a style using the same antibiotics it went away , a month later and i once again have another stye. is this normal or bad ?
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Possibly normal : There are persons who are prone to getting recurrent styes, involving either eye. Use gentle facial cleanser every day. Avoid eye make up. Avoid touching or rubbing eyes.
Answered 2/4/2021
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