A stye is a painful swelling and redness on the eyelid caused by an infection in the eyelash hair follicle or oil gland of the eye. Staphylococcus bacteria are commonly responsible for styes, although other bacteria can also cause eye infections. Styes usually heal on their own within ten days, but natural remedies can help speed up the healing process, often providing relief in 24 hours or less, particularly when treatment begins at the first sign of symptoms.
Explore the following 10 home treatments for styes that utilize natural remedies to provide relief and expedite the healing process.
Known for its infection-fighting, anti-inflammatory, and pain-relieving properties, chamomile tea bags can be moistened and applied to the affected area for 15 minutes, several times a day. If you are allergic to ragweed, avoid chamomile.
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