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A stye (hordeolum) is a painful, red lump that forms on the eyelid when a gland or hair follicle becomes infected, most often by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. They can form on the outside or inside of the eyelid and are generally not contagious.

A stye is an acute bacterial infection and is usually painful, red, and tender. A chalazion is a chronic, non-infectious blockage of a meibomian gland that tends to be painless and develops more slowly. Treatment approaches differ between the two.

Warm compresses applied for 10 to 15 minutes several times a day are the first-line home treatment and help many styes drain and resolve on their own. However, if the stye is severe, does not improve within a few days, or is spreading, a prescription antibiotic may be needed.

You should seek medical evaluation if the stye is very large or growing rapidly, if redness or swelling is spreading beyond the eyelid, if your vision is affected, if you have a fever, or if the stye has not improved after a week of warm compress treatment.

Styes themselves are not directly contagious, but the bacteria that cause them can spread through hand-to-eye contact or sharing towels and makeup. Good hand hygiene and avoiding touching or rubbing your eyes can help prevent spreading the infection.

It is generally recommended to avoid wearing contact lenses and eye makeup while you have a stye. Lenses and makeup can harbor bacteria, delay healing, and increase the risk of spreading infection to the other eye.

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