How to Get Rid of a StyeHow To Cure Eye Stye

A swollen red bump on your eyelids usually indicates an eye stye, or hordeolum, one of the truly awful beauty problems, that can last for up to a week. Discover how to get rid of a stye and how to prevent this unpleasant infection that temporarily ruins your look.

What Is a Stye?

Unlike chalazia, infections which form on the upper eyelid and are usually painless, styes usually form at the base of the eyelid, caused by an infection of sebaceous glands or apocrine sweat glands. Usually, improper hygiene is a big factor in the formation of an eye stye, but other issues can also increase the risk of formation.

More common in teenagers, eye styes can also be caused by nutritional issues or simply by rubbing the eyes with dirty hands. The inflammation of the eyelid is usually observed in the morning, as styes tend to swell up overnight, filling up with water and pus. Styes can cause pain, which varies from mild to excruciating at every blink. When you’re dealing with severe pain, you should consult a physician, to reduce the risk of any complications.