2007-11-19 20:24:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
YES, it is caused by staphylococcal bacteria and can become a serious infection if not properly cared for.
2007-11-19 20:39:16 · answer #1 · answered by psychologist_4u 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. The sty is caused by the same bacteria that everyone else has so there's no risk of spreading it. If you think of a sty as a pimple on the inner eyelid then you'll have the right idea... pimples are infections caused by plugging of glands in the skin but they're not contagious. Same thing with a sty - it's an infection caused by plugging of glands in the inner eyelid.
Ordinarily they're treated with warm compresses four times a day. In unusual circumstances, the doctor may choose to treat with antibiotic ointment or drops as well.
2007-11-19 23:08:55 · answer #2 · answered by Doxycycline 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sty and pink eye are not the same thing for chrissake. A sty is generally (not always) caused by a blocked follicle. Kind of like an eye pimple. Bacteria gets trapped in the blocked follicle and creates a small bump. It's not very contagious, though you should avoid sharing mascara and other eye products.
2016-05-24 07:28:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋