But if the chalazion ruptures, especially when picked at and irritated, the debris can cause inflammation inside the eyelid ... treatment after a few weeks. Although it’s tempting to pop a stye ...

Here's a breakdown of the causes, symptoms, and treatments for each ... stye can be visibly seen on your eyelid. However, an internal stye will form on the inside of the eyelid.

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