2023年12月21日 · A stye is a painful red bump on the edge of your eyelid. Similar to an acne pimple, a stye forms when a tiny oil gland near your eyelashes becomes blocked and gets infected. Styes are very common, and in many cases, you can manage them at home. But some cases may require treatment by an eye care provider.

2024年12月6日 · What Is a Stye? If you have a small red bump, sometimes with a white head, inside or outside your eyelid, it's probably a stye. It looks like a pimple, and it might be sore. But it's not usually...

2022年6月14日 · Most styes are harmless to your eye and won't affect your ability to see clearly. Try self-care measures first, such as applying a warm washcloth to your closed eyelid for five to 10 minutes several times a day and gently massaging the eyelid.

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.

2024年3月15日 · What Is a Stye? If you notice a bump that looks like a pimple on your upper or lower eyelid, it might be a stye. It's an infection in the oil glands around the eyelids and most often shows up next...

A stye, also known as a hordeolum, is a bacterial infection of an oil gland in the eyelid. [4] . This results in a red tender bump at the edge of the eyelid. [1][5] The outside or the inside of the eyelid can be affected. [3]

2024年12月16日 · What Is a Stye? A stye is a red, hot, and tender bump on the outer (and sometimes inner) edge of your eyelid. It looks like a pimple or a boil. Also spelled "sty," this bump happens when old oil,...

2024年11月1日 · What is a stye? A stye is a reddish, pus-filled lump that forms on the outer edge of your eyelid. They occur when a clogged gland or follicle becomes infected. Styes are typically tender to the...

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.

2025年1月14日 · A stye is a common but painful eyelid infection. It usually looks like a small red bump on the edge of the eyelid. Most styes get better on their own and do not need medical treatment. Hot compresses can ease the pain and encourage the stye to burst. What is a stye? What causes a stye? How long does a stye last? Are styes contagious?