Can you get a stye inside your bottom eyelid?
Styes are usually on the surface of your eyelid and easy to see. But they can form deep inside your eyelid. An internal stye (on the underside of your lid) also causes a red, painful bump. But its location prevents a whitehead from showing up on your eyelid.
Why do I have a small bump on the inside of my eyelid?
Styes occur when bacteria enter and inflame your oil glands. Your risk of having styes increases if you have a condition called blepharitis, which is inflammation of the eyelash follicles. A chalazion can form when the oil glands in your eyelids are blocked. Styes that don’t drain can turn into chalazia.
How do you get rid of a stye inside your eyelid?
Treatment
- using warm compresses for 15 minutes at a time four times per day to soften the stye and help it drain.
- washing the eyelid with a gentle soap, such as baby shampoo.
- gently massaging the eyelid.
- using eyelid scrubs containing saline or baby shampoo to promote drainage and remove bacteria.
How do you treat a stye inside your eyelid?
Here are eight ways to speed up the healing process for styes.
- Use a warm compress.
- Clean your eyelid with mild soap and water.
- Use a warm tea bag.
- Take OTC pain medication.
- Avoid wearing makeup and contact lenses.
- Use antibiotic ointments.
- Massage the area to promote drainage.
- Get medical treatment from your doctor.
How long does an internal stye last?
An internal stye can happen on your upper or lower eyelid. It usually happens on one eye at a time, but you get them on both eyes. Most internal styes last for 7 days or less.
What does internal stye look like?
Often the lump is red and painful and looks like a boil or pimple. Although most styes form on the outside of the eyelid, some do develop on the inside. In the majority of cases, styes get better within 1 week without any medical intervention.
How long does a stye inside eyelid last?
A stye (or sty) is a small, red, painful bump near the edge of the eyelid. It’s also called a hordeolum. This common eye condition can happen to anyone. It usually lasts for two to five days.