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A sty is a bacterial infection that appears as a small bump along the edge of the eyelid. ... Sties are contagious. A clean cloth should be used each time the compress is put on the eye. The cloths should be washed separately from clothing (or thrown away) to prevent other family members from getting a stye.
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www.uihealthcare.com/topics/eyesandvision/eyes4522.html
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I think I have a sty in my eyelid. It's swollen and the area where my eyelashes grow from is sore. Are styes contagious? My line of work exposes me to a lot of people, and I have to shake many people's hands on a daily basis.
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yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/are-styes-contagious.html
yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/are-styes-contagious.html
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A sty is a pimple or abscess on the upper or lower edge of the eyelid. It is a sign of an infected eyelid gland. Sties are usually harmless and rarely affect your eye or ... A sty can be a symptom of other ailments such as diabetes and chronic skin problems. Sties are not contagious. Sties are also called hordeolums.
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www.mamashealth.com/eye/sty.asp
www.mamashealth.com/eye/sty.asp
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I have a student today with a sty, and I have looked in reference materials in my office and on the net. I cannot find anything that says they can't be at school...anyone else have information about this issue? Thanks Susie...
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Get the basics on stye from the experts at WebMD. ... What Causes Styes? ... A stye is a pimple or abscess that forms in either the upper or lower eyelid. The medical term for stye is hordeolum (say HOR-dee-oh-lumm) and it is an infection caused by bacteria that normally live peacefully on the eyelid skin surface.
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www.webmd.com/eye-health/understanding-stye-basics
www.webmd.com/eye-health/understanding-stye-basics
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Sties respond well to treatment, but can recur. If untreated, sties can eventually lead to cellulitis of the eyelids, a more serious condition. They are neither contagious nor a sign of cancer. ... Do not attempt to squeeze or drain the sty yourself. This will spread the infection and may cause cellulitis.
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home.earthlink.net/~whcoulter/sytes.html
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A stye is caused by bacteria from the skin that get into the oil glands in the eyelids that provide lubrication to the tear film. Styes are similar to common acne pimples that occur elsewhere on the skin. ... Styes usually develop over a few days and may drain and heal on their own. ... If you have blepharitis (see eye redness),
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001009.htm
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Alternate Names : Hordeolum, Sty ... In some cases, styes cannot be prevented. The following measures can help minimize or prevent styes: ... Styles are not contagious and pose no risk to others.
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www.healthopedia.com/stye/prevention.html
www.healthopedia.com/stye/prevention.html
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