When a person applies a warm compress to a stye, the bump will temporarily get bigger, before popping itself in a few days.
How do you stop a stye from getting bigger?
To help prevent styes, follow these tips:
- Wash makeup off before bedtime so eye follicles don't get plugged overnight.
- Replace eye makeup about every six months to avoid bacterial growth.
- Wash your hands regularly when using contact lenses.
- If you have allergies, don't rub your eyes.
Do styes get worse before they get better?
A stye doesn't get better after a few days, or if it gets worse. Your eye (not just your eyelid) hurts a lot. You can't see well. Your eyelid swells, turns very red, and won't open all the way.
