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Sty (hordeolum)
A red painful lump near the edge of the eyelid that may look like a boil or pimple.
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Very common
Very common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Rare | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be managed without a doctor visit
How is it usually diagnosed?
Self-diagnosable
Body locations
Eye, Head
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