So small and such a nasty boss: That little yellow bump on the edge of your eyelid looks tiny in the mirror, but it feels like you’ve got a tennis ball scratching your eye. But probably more barley grains.
Corns are painful and unbearable, and once you get them, you just want to get rid of them as soon as possible. With these tips, you can!
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What is burdock as opposed to hailstone?
Hordeolum is a purulent inflammation of the eyelid. Professor Dr. medical Carl-Ludwig Schönfeld, specialist in ophthalmology in Munich.
A stye occurs when bacteria enter the eyelid gland. For example, anyone who rubs their eyes with unwashed hands is easily at risk of bacterial infection. Barley causes inflammation of both the sebum and sweat glands of the eyelid. There is an accumulation of pus. It has the characteristic shape of yellow rice and is therefore figuratively called barley. Inflammation can occur in several places of the eye. Two types are distinguished:
- Internal shallot (Hordeolum Internum): Inflammation of the meibomian glands on the inside of the eyelid (named after physician Heinrich Meibom).
- Foreign shallot (Hordeolum Externum): Zeiss or molar glands on the outside of the eyelid become inflamed.
A chalazion is a red lump on the eyelid. Its cause is not an infection, but a blockage of the sebum duct where the secretion accumulates. Hailstones are usually harmless and go away on their own.
What are the symptoms of barley?
Typical symptoms are described unpleasant sensations and swelling of the eye. In addition, the eye begins to redden and pressure pain develops. If you’ve ever had a stye, you know the unpleasant sensation of having a grain of sand in your eye.
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You should always remove your makeup in the evening to prevent pimples
How can I prevent barley?
Above all, good eye hygiene is essential, meaning wash your hands before looking at yourself! Always keep the eyelid clean and try to remove impurities, eg. B. avoid makeup. That’s why it’s especially important to remove your makeup in the evening!
To clean your eyes, Schönfeld recommends applying baby shampoo to your lashes. “The shampoo should remain on the eyelashes for 1-2 minutes, then wash the eye again with warm water.”
If you wear contact lenses, you should always clean them well and keep them hygienic. In case of acute barley, it is recommended not to wear contact lenses. If you follow general hygiene rules, no additional measures are required. By the way, it is a myth that stye is contagious! This is more likely to be bacterial or viral conjunctivitis.
How to treat a stye?
Don’t worry: “Most of the time, the stye heals on its own. The yellow nodule bursts and pus comes out,” says the expert. If you’re healthy, your immune system will fight the stye on its own. The less you do with your eyes, the better.
Rubbing doesn’t make it better, on the contrary: you can make it worse with dirty fingers. Some people are especially prone to inflammation in the eyelid. These include diabetics, people with weakened immune systems, and patients undergoing chemotherapy.
4 tips to treat barley
- Warming the affected eye: dr Schönfeld recommends warming the eye, as the irises open and heal faster when warm. “Wet the washcloth with warm water and hold it over your closed eyes for 1-2 minutes.” Also good: “Irradiate the eye with red light.”
- Medicines: Eye drops or eye ointment that an optometrist can prescribe are remedies to help with styes.
- Avoid makeup: During acute inflammation, you should definitely avoid mascara and the like, because makeup can also irritate the eyes.
- Be careful with home remedies! Home remedies like chamomile and tea bags should be considered. Dr. Schönfeld explains: “Home treatment can be critical because there is a chance of allergic reactions that aggravate the clinical picture.”
When should I go to the doctor?
If after about 3-4 weeks the stye doesn’t burst on its own, it’s time to see an ophthalmologist! Because: Inflammation can spread to the entire eye and conjunctiva. “An ophthalmologist can prescribe antibiotics and, in particularly bad cases, perform an operation on the stye. Schoenfeld.
Important: Under no circumstances should you try to remove the beet yourself! You should also see a doctor if you experience symptoms other than hives, such as headache or fever. The same applies to those suffering from a weak immune system.
Warts are uncomfortable but usually heal on their own. Follow proper hygiene and face-to-face only with washed hands. If hives occur despite all measures, heat the affected area. If the inflammation does not go away on its own after 3 weeks at the latest, it’s time to go to the doctor!