Stye : External Hordeolum
An External hordeolum
Sty
is an acute small staphylococcal abscess of a lash follicle and its associated gland of Zeis or moll.
Signs:
Tender Inflamed swelling in the lid Margin, which points anteriorly thought the skin.
More than one lesion may be present and occasionally minute abscess may involve the entire lid margin.
In severe case a mild preseptal cellulitis may be present.
Treatment:
No treatment is required in most cases because styes frequently resove spontaneously or discharge anteriorly
Hot compresses
Epilation
Systemic Antibiotics may be necessary.
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