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How to Get Rid of a Stye (Yuck)Your be-all, end-all guide to get rid of a stye -- plus, what causes them and how to prevent them |
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Normal, non-problem-causing bacteria are already present on the skin of your eyelids. What causes a stye is when the bacteria become trapped under dead skin cells and other debris -- the bacteria multiply and cause inflammation, clogged oil glands and, yes, styes. (Makes you really consider sleeping with your eye makeup on, doesn't it?)
Aside from using dirty makeup brushes, wearing old eye makeup and sleeping with your makeup on, styes are commonly caused by touching your eyelids with dirty hands or putting in your contacts without washing your hands first, explains Heiting. He says that people with dry eyes, rosacea and blepharitis (chronic inflammation of the eyelids) can be more prone to styes than other people. Read on to find out how to get rid of a stye.
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