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Can rubbing a stye with a gold wedding ring actually work?
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Yes: It will definitely contaminate the ring with the germs. It will do nothing for the stye. If you want to get rid of the stye, apply a warm wet washclothe at least four times per day.
Answered 5/6/2013
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