It is often characterized by a pimple-like bump on your upper or lower eyelid. Unlike some forms of pink eye, a stye is not contagious. A stye could either be internal or external. An external ...

A pimple on your eyelid usually isn't acne — it's probably a stye, chalazion, or xanthelasma. A stye is a round, red bump that can be treated with a warm compress to drain the pus. A chalazion ...

Types of Stye: * External Stye: Forms on the outer part of the eyelid and resembles a pimple. * Internal Stye: Develops inside the eyelid and is less visible but can cause more discomfort.

Antihistamines often quickly reduce eyelid swelling that's caused by allergies, but they can cause side effects. An itchy and tender stye happens when bacteria enter the oil-producing meibomian ...