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Stye (external hordeolum)

Stye (external hordeolum), clinical photo
Image type
Clinical photo
Patient
25-year-old

External hordeolum (stye) in a 25-year-old. Note the localised, tender swelling at the eyelid margin due to acute infection of a lash follicle. Warm compresses and lid hygiene are first-line; consider antibiotics if persistent. Early management prevents progression to chalazion.

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