Stye and kalazion, what's the difference?

Have you ever experienced stye? It hurts and makes vision uncomfortable. Stye is a small lump on the eyelid that looks like a pimple and causes pain. However, not all bumps on the eyelids are sty.

Another bump on the eyelid that is similar to a sty is called a kalazion. Kalazion is a bulge in the eyelid that grows when the sebaceous glands become blocked. Unlike Sty it usually tastes rubber kalazion, but it doesn't hurt.

Both are very difficult to distinguish and often create misunderstandings. "Of course, if often misunderstood, because of similar clinical appearance," said Dr. Hisar Daniel Sp.M to SehatQ. Dr. Hisar explained that usually appearing on the edge of the eyelid is sty. Meanwhile, kalazion is commonly found in the eyelid.

difference between sty and kalazion

Although it is difficult to distinguish, there are differences between sty and kalazion. Overall, sty is a condition that involves infection, although it does not occur with kalazion. The following is a more complete explanation of sty and kalazion.
 
sty

style of pimples or abscesses when they form on the upper and lower eyelids. Sometimes bacteria which, under normal conditions, on the surface of the eyelids, inhibit ductal oil glands. As a result, there is inflammation.

In addition, bacteria and dead skin cells can get stuck in the tip of the eyelid. Usually, the sty starts with the seeds growing next to the tab. Usually, the sty will not last long and can heal itself. Here are the causes, symptoms and location of the appearance of a sty.

• Causes of stye:

Stye may arise due to oil blockage and the presence of certain bacteria. The human body is actually covered with so many good bacteria. This condition usually does not cause problems. However, under certain conditions, bacteria can appear excessive and cause acne to eventually become sty.

• Symptoms of stye:

Stye causes symptoms such as red bumps that feel hot and soft texture.

• Location of the sty:

Stye usually appears at the end of the eyelid.

kalazion

Arguably, due to the bad condition of the kalazion that never healed. Stye arises due to the blockage of the sebaceous glands. If the blockage continues and will not heal by itself, a scar will form around it.

In fact, at this stage it does not show pain. However, inflammation continues. The swelling is medically called kalazion. Is the cause, symptoms and kalazion location.

• Kalazion causes:

Kalazion is caused by a bacterial infection of the sebaceous glands in the skin covering the eyelashes.

• The symptoms of kalazion:

At the beginning of training, kalazion can cause pain. However, this pain will disappear, swelling of the eyelid does not have to deflate. When kalazion is experienced, you feel a lump in the eye.

• Location of kalazion:

Kalazion may appear on the upper or lower eyelid. These lumps can grow simultaneously at the top and bottom of the eye and both eyes. In certain sizes, kalazion can obstruct the view.

Kalazion sty and generally harmless. These two conditions very rarely cause eye and vision disorders. However, sty and kalazion create a risk of serious infections on the face, called cellulitis. However, this condition is not uncommon.

This disorder can occur at any age and the potential for recurrence. Especially in people who suffer from irritation of the eyelids (blepharitis), or certain skin diseases, known as rosacea.

How to deal with bumps on the eyelids?

How to deal with stye or kalazion is not much different, namely:

1. Overcome with warm compresses
Soak a clean cloth with warm water and place it on your eyelids for 10-15 minutes each time, 3-5 times a day. This can help to soften and disguise kalazion or sty.

If kalazion, you can gently massage the area (do not squeeze) with your fingers to help speed healing. Make sure your hands are clean too. Daily hot compresses can also help prevent stye or kalazion if you do it regularly.

2. Don't squeeze the lump

Stye can look very similar to acne. This might tempt you to push it until it breaks.

However, don't do it because it can spread the infection to your eyelids. Letting it go and not pushing the sty and kalazion usually disappear within a few days or weeks.

How to prevent stye that

After successful coping, prevention is an important step that can be adopted for conditions that do not reappear. Here are ways to avoid stye that you can do.
 
1. Avoid using cosmetics for now
If you see stye or kalazion without using eyeliner, mascara and other cosmetics until recovery. Instead, replace eye makeup every 6 months and make sure that makeup is only used by you and others.
 
2. Pay attention to the use of contact lenses

If you wear contact lenses, be sure to clean contact lenses. Your doctor can tell you the best way to sterilize contact lenses.

It is also important to wash your hands thoroughly before each time you hold. Try not to wear contact lenses when you are exposed to stye or kalazion.

3. Wash your hands regularly
Hands often carry germs that can enter the eyes and cause kalazion or stye. Clean your hands with soap and warm water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
 
When to call a doctor?

Besides stye, kalazion can really heal itself and does not need special treatment. However, Dr. Hisar recommends that you go to an eye doctor, if the lump does not shrink within two weeks.

Also, check with your eyes if the song develops very quickly, or starts bleeding and affects your vision. Seek immediate medical attention if the following conditions occur.

• the swelling does not subside in a few days
• You can't see the swelling of the eyelid
• It seems pain around the eyes
• Stye reappears. This can be a symptom of a chronic skin disorder.

Also, if the kalazion stye starts to spread to the whites of the eye or you see redness on the cheeks, call your doctor immediately to prevent the spread of infection.

Is there a cure for kalazion?

A number of the steps described above, as the use of warm compresses and not squeezing lumps, you can do as a treatment for home kalazion.

Your doctor may also advise you to give a gentle massage several times a day on the eyelids. In addition, the doctor may prescribe eye drops and eye ointments.

If home remedies are not handled properly, your doctor may recommend corticosteroid injections, or surgery. Both of these procedures are effective steps to cure kalazion. But of course, the choice of doctor's treatment will depend on several factors.

Of course, the doctor will explain the benefits and risks of each treatment your kalazion will live

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