2024年10月8日 · An eye stye (sty or hordeolum) is an inflamed oil gland (meibomian glands) near the edge of the eyelid. It appears as a painful red bump that may look like a pimple or a small boil. They're usually caused by an acute bacterial infection in the upper or lower eyelid.

Boils are pus-filled skin infections that occur around a hair follicle or oil gland. This causes a red, painful lump to form as pus collects under the skin. A boil that occurs on the eyelid is called a stye. To treat a boil or stye at home, dermatologists recommend following these tips.

2022年6月14日 · A stye (sty) is a red, painful lump near the edge of your eyelid that may look like a boil or a pimple. Styes are often filled with pus. A stye usually forms on the outside of your eyelid, but sometimes it can form on the inner part of your eyelid. In most cases, a stye will begin to disappear on its own in a couple days.

2024年12月4日 · Eyelid bumps come in many forms, including styes, chalazia, xanthelasma, and milia. They might be white, red, or yellow. They don’t usually cause problems, but some can be a sign of a more serious...

2022年6月26日 · A boil is a common, painful infection of a hair follicle and the surrounding skin. It begins as a red lump, then fills with pus as white blood cells rush in to fight the infection.

2023年8月20日 · Internal styes are usually caused by a bacterial infection in an oil gland on the underside of the eyelid. They can last a few weeks and may go away on their own. If not, they can be treated with over-the-counter products, home remedies, and …

2024年3月15日 · There are two types of styes: External stye. This is the most common type. It forms on the outer edge of your lid, near your lashes. It's caused by infection in a tiny oil gland in an eyelash...

2024年2月27日 · Here are six ways to speed up the healing process for styes. 1. Use a warm compress. A warm compress is the most effective way to treat a stye. The warmth helps bring the pus to the surface,...

2023年10月6日 · Boils and styes are two types of bacterial infections that can cause painful and unsightly lumps on the skin and eyelids, respectively. While they may seem like minor issues, they can be quite uncomfortable and can even lead to more serious complications if left untreated.

Styes are often caused by bacteria infecting an eyelash follicle or eyelid gland. You're also more likely to get a stye if you have long-term blepharitis or rosacea. Find out about styes, including what causes them, what you can do to treat them and when to see a GP.