How to distinguish chalazion and stye?

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The article was professionally consulted by an eye doctor - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital
Cleft eye and stye are eyelid diseases that have many similarities, but there are still certain differences in the location of the lesion, the nature...

1. Learn about eye cupping

1.1 What is eye contact?

Cataract is defined as a small tumor that develops in the eyelid, causing red, painful swelling when it produces pus, if not treated, it can rupture, injure, ulcerate the skin of the eyelids, leaving seo on the eyelids
Closed eyes can appear in the upper or lower eyelid area, in which, upper eyelid cleavage is the common type.

1.2 Causes of eyestrain

Chapped eyes often occur in people with underlying inflammatory conditions affecting the eyes or skin, including:
Chronic blepharitis . Acne. Seborrheic dermatitis... In addition, chalazion can also come from viral conjunctivitis – a common eye infection. However, this is rarely the case.
Several other factors also increase the risk of developing chalazion l
Diabetes .

1.3 How to treat chalazion?

Some of the following methods can promote self-healing process:
Use a warm towel: You should use a clean, soft cloth or cotton pad dipped in warm water and place it on your eyelids for about 10-15 minutes, repeat Repeat this process 3-4 times per day. The heat from the warm towel will help the healing process go faster, reducing irritation from chapped eyes. Gentle massage: Gently massaging your eyelids for a few minutes a day also promotes faster healing. However, before massaging, make sure your hands are clean.

1.4 When to see a doctor?

Usually, after 1-2 days of chalazion, there is pus, but if treated with antibiotics, it will form a slimy cocoon and shrink, you need to see a doctor for appropriate treatment.( when needed, will do the pricking procedure)

2. Learn about eyelid styes

2.1 What is eyelid stye?

An eyelid stye is an inflammatory condition of the eyelid margin and is usually caused by Staphylococcus bacteria.
Eye styes are usually red, painful bumps on the eyes and look like pimples. Most styes develop on the edge of the eyelid
Patients with eyelid styes will have signs of redness and pain on the eyelids. Tears will be produced more and the eyes will also become red. Other symptoms of styes include:
A red, swollen bump on the eyelid that is painful. Discomfort when blinking. Sensitive to light. Itchy eyes

2.2 How to treat styes?

During this time, there are a few things you can do to improve your symptoms:
Put on a warm towel. Use pain relievers if absolutely necessary. Absolutely do not wear eye makeup, do not use cream around the eyes and do not wear contact lenses until completely cured.

2.3 When to see a doctor?

If you have styes, you need to see an ophthalmologist for examination and treatment advice
Eyelids and eyelid stys are similar problems in terms of the morphology of the lesions, however, here are 2 disparate conditions. To prevent and detect eye diseases early, you should see an ophthalmologist if you have symptoms.
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