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permanent styes

by nettthang, Oct 21, 2008 01:21PM

Tags: stye

is there a certain thing as a permanent stye? If so how can u get rid of them?

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by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS

, Oct 21, 2008 01:41PM

A stye can form a scar ball that can last. Usually a stye that seems permanent is really a chalazion. Use the search feature and read about them
JCH MD

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