How does one treat a sty without going to a doctor?
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There really isn't muc hyou can do, even if you go to the doctor.  What I did when I got a sty once was purchase one of those blind fold looking things that you can heat or freeze and put on your eyes.  I'd put the cold on first to knock out some of the swelling and the warm on second to dull the pain of it.  It also helps to gently rub the offending eye with a rag dipped in warm water, that feels really good.\n \nIf it hasn't gone away in a week or so, you should go to the optometrist or the doctor to have it checked out because it may actually be a conjuntivitis or something.  Unfortunately the only thing you can do for a sty is wait it out.
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Please don't try getting rid of them at home - go to a doctor instead.\n\nFor a trained professional it's a very quick and simple procedure and he/she can use the correct implements and ensure the affected area is sterilized and sutured if needs be.\n\nRemoving a skin tag at home can invite all sorts of problems.\n\nDon't worry about the procedure at the doctors - it's quick, easy and painless.
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put warm compress on it it does work and dont touch it with finger because it was cause by bacteria and that's what's on your hands they also have a cream in the store called stye but it about 10.00 for it so warm compress work i had one just recently
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go to docs and u mite need cream or a small minor operation to remove it.stingy!
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not common see a doctor for this as quick as you can ?
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go to a dermintolgist
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I'd bet money that its got some sort of infection. I really don't think you need to go to the dr, at least not right away.\n\ni'd take a cotton ball soaked in alcohol and clean it out once a day. Then make sure you keep it dry, try adding powder. And keep your clothes off it. Don't wear anything that clings or irritates the area. And if you can let it air out.\n\nIf it persists for more then about a week, or gets really red and or swollen, i'd go to the dr.
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to: dmicott  \n\nanswer yes, see a dermatologist you have to get a diagnosis before gettng any treatment.
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If you are concerned, you should go to your doctor right away. However, you an also do self exams. Here is a link to a site  that shows you how to do one yourself (see below)
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Put some ice on it.  That will help soothe it.  If the skin is damaged try some Neosporin.
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You might actually have a sty.  A sty (what a name, huh?) is caused by an ingrown eyelash.  Like an ingrown nose, leg, or pubic hair, it gets pus, kind of like a pimple.  Only, your eyes are very sensitive, so you feel the reaction more.  The only thing you can really do is wait for it to go away.\nI know that sounds gross, but they do go away quickly.\nYou can get medication for it, but it only treats the discomfort, it doesn't make it go away.\nUse a cold compress to make it feel better.  If you have to be out and about,and you find that it is a bit sensitive to light, wear sunglasses.  You might also want to wear an eyepatch to bed.  Drink plenty of water.  Also,when you wash your face, be sure to rinse well.\nIt sounds very much like a sty.  They suck, but everybody gets one at least once in their life, and they go away (usually a couple of days).\nGood luck, hope you feel better.\n\nPS if you wear contacts, wear your glasses for now.\nGood luck
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go to a dr. right away!!!!!
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dumb question..go to the Dr.
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try soaking a bit of bread in milk, apply this to area and set for half an hour, alternate with cold used tea bag this was my gramma s old home remedy for styes and boils, it works. something about these poltices , draws the puss out naturally.
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Self-Care at Home\nMost styes go away on their own in 5-7 days. \n\nApply warm compresses 4-6 times a day for about 15 minutes at a time to help the drainage. Keep your eyes closed. \n\n\nGently scrub the eyelid with tap water or with a mild, nonirritating soap or shampoo (such as baby shampoo). This may help with drainage. Close your eyes as you scrub so you do not injure your eyes. \n\n\nDo not squeeze or puncture the sty. A more serious infection may occur as a result. \n\n\nDiscontinue the use of eye makeup as well as eye lotions and creams because they may be infected. \n\n\nDiscontinue wearing your contact lenses because the sty may cause an infection to spread to your cornea with the continued use of your contact lenses.
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You should see a dermatologist.
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This can usually be easily treated, most quickly by a dermatologist.   Some remedies, include accutane ( used for refractory cases), antibiotic creams, oral anitbiotics such as minocin, and a variety of other approaches.  The value of seeing a dermatologist is that you can likely get a much faster result and in the long run, more cost effective.