The stye is a protuberance on the eyelid caused by an inflamed sebaceous gland that is located on the edge of the eyelid and may be external if it is located on the outside or inside.

Touching your eyes with dirty hands, changing lenses without disinfecting them or leaving makeup on during the night are some of the reasons that can cause this infection.

The main causes that can cause the appearance of a stye are: Staphylococcal infection. This is caused by bacteria that live on the skin or in the nose and that in normal situations are harmless. Chronic inflammation of the eyelid: Also called chronic blepharitis, it is an inflammation of the edge of the eyelid that usually affects both eyes and is the cause of irritation and redness.

The first symptom of a stye is a small yellow spot in the center of the bump on the eyelid. In addition, the following signs may appear:

• Location of a bulk located at the top or bottom that looks like a grain.
• Lachrymation of the eyes.
• Swelling of the eyelids.
• Eyelid pain.
• Legañas around the eyelids.
• Sensitivity to light.
• An irritating sensation of having a foreign body inside the eye.

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