Not Medical Advice: No. According to WebMD, styes (sty) are usually caused by staphylococcal bacteria, which often live right on the skin surface.
A stye or hordeolum is a small, painful lump on the inside or outside of the eyelid. It is actually an abscess filled with pus
Styes are common with most people experiencing one or two of them at some stage in their life. These are usually visible on the surface but can appear deeper inside the eyelid.
Seek medical advice if:
The swelling does not subside within a few weeks.
Eyelid swelling interferes with your vision.
You have pain in the eye.
You have recurrent styes. Recurrent styes can be a symptom of other chronic skin problems.
If styes tend to recur, you probably need to practise better eyelid hygiene. That means regular lid scrubs to remove excess germs and cellular debris.
Recurrent styes may be associated with a chronic facial skin problem called rosacea. Your doctor or dermatologist will be able to confirm the presence of rosacea and recommend effective medical therapy.
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