Causes and Risk Factors of Styes

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A stye, also known as a hordeolum, is a small red bump most commonly caused by a bacterial infection in an eyelash follicle or eyelid gland. Appearing as a pus-filled lump or pimple at the base of an eyelash or under the eyelid, a stye can be painful and cause swelling and redness.

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Original Article Source Credits:   Verywell Health , https://www.verywellhealth.com/

Article Written By:  Mali Schantz-Feld

Original Article Posted on:  February 24, 2021

Link to Original Article:  https://www.verywellhealth.com/causes-of-styes-5095183



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