The most common symptoms of a stye include itching sensation, sensitivity to light, tenderness of the eyelid, swelling, redness and tearing of the eye. Styes generally do not require any treatment and heal on their own over time. Styes on the outside of the eyelid turn yellow and release pus and heal faster.
How do you stop a stye from itching?
Stye Treatments
- After washing your hands, soak a clean washcloth in very warm (but not hot) water and put it over the stye. ...
- Gently massage the area with a clean finger to try to get the clogged gland to open and drain.
- Keep your face and eyes clean. ...
- Take pain relievers like ibuprofen if the area is sore.
Is itching a stye bad?
You shouldn't pop, rub, scratch, or squeeze a stye. Popping a stye can open the area, causing a wound or injury to the eyelid. This can lead to several complications: It might spread the bacterial infection to other parts of your eyelid or to your eyes.
