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When looking in the mirror, have you ever found red bumps like pimples on the outside of your eyelids so that your eyes feel blocked? This means your eye is stinging. What, the real cause of the stye? Here's the information.
What causes stye?
So far, there are still many people who believe in the myth that the eye can sting as a result of peeking. In fact, this eye infection has absolutely nothing to do with this habit, you know.
The main cause of stye (hordeolum or stye) is caused by the entry of bacteria Staphylococcus aureus , dead skin cells, or debris that clogs the oil glands on the eyelids. As a result, the eyelids become swollen, feel lumpy, and often feel pain.
Stress and hormonal changes can also be the cause of a stye. When you feel tired and stressed, your body will overproduce certain chemicals and hormones and lead to stye.
Risk factors that make your eyes stye prone
Apart from a bacterial infection, neglect to maintain personal hygiene (personal hygiene) can also be the cause of the eye stye. The following are things that can increase your risk of getting a stye, namely:
- Touching eyes without washing hands first.
- Wear contact lenses without cleaning or washing your hands first.
- Sleep wear habits makeup .
- Use expired cosmetics.
- Have blepharitis, which is chronic inflammation of the eyelids.
- Affected by rosacea, which is a skin disease characterized by a red face and nose.
If you have had a stye before, you may develop the same eye infection at a later date.
Tips to prevent stye from continuing
So that this does not happen again, make sure you regularly wash your hands before touching your face, especially the eye area.
Also avoid the habit of rubbing your eyes even if they feel itchy. Instead, use a clean tissue or handkerchief to prevent infection.
Last but not least, make sure you wash your face and clean everything makeup stuck before going to bed. The remnants of cosmetics on the face can enter and infect the eyes, causing the eyes to become stye.
