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Barley in the eye can appear when you least expect it. Not only is it painful and itchy, but it is also an aesthetic issue: it doesn’t look the most attractive and can cause shame. Although it often clears up on its own after a few days, it is worth knowing how to deal with it, because if left untreated, it can lead to complications. Returning barley is a signal from the body that something alarming may be happening in it, so in some cases it is worth seeing a doctor. What should I do when the barley appears on the eyelids? What are the reasons for his presence? What disease can this indicate?
What is barley?
Barley is an abscess that forms in the mouth of the glands located on the eyelid. It appears on the lash line: mainly on the outside, where it is very clearly visible. Sometimes the barley appears from the inside: you cannot see it, but it is clearly palpable and painful. Although barley often goes away spontaneously, surgery is sometimes required, especially when symptoms worsen.
Reasons for the formation of barley
Barley is formed in the case of a bacterial infection (staphylococcal bacteria are responsible for this), which enters the mucous membrane. Most often as a result of rubbing the eyelids with dirty hands, as well as a result of the use of cosmetics or inaccurate makeup removal. Barley formation is influenced by allergies, acne or, for example, wearing contact lenses. Barley can also form in people who stay in smoky rooms for a long time and work in contact with chemicals.
Barley symptoms
The resulting external barley is very well visible and visible on the eyelid: it resembles a lump with a white or yellow tip. After a few days, it explodes on its own, and accumulated secretion flows out of it. On the other hand, the inner barley does not crack, but is absorbed after a few days. Stye is often accompanied by pain and itching, plus swelling of the eyelids, red eyes, and excessive tearing. In some cases, your sensitivity to light may be greater than usual.
Squeezing barley
Style that has formed on the eye can be painful. It shouldn’t be squeezed out, as it will go away on its own. If this happens and the discharge is depleted, the wound will heal in a few days. In such a case, it is important to exercise extreme caution and maintain good personal hygiene. It is not recommended touching or rub your eyelids, as they may become inflamed again.
What to do when barely appeared on the eyelid?
Barley on the eye can be lubricated with special preparations from a pharmacy, which accelerate cracking and healing of inflammation. You can also use homemade methods. In the case of barley, warm compresses (for example, an infusion of chamomile or sage applied with a damp cotton pad or brewed green tea bags) are helpful and should be applied several times a day. Remember, if you are using any of these methods, wash your hands thoroughly before and after.
Returning barley
Barley that has appeared once should not be alarming. If this often happens and the accompanying symptoms worsen with each time, a visit to the doctor is mandatory. Then, for example, screening tests and antibiotic therapy will be performed. Then it is also worth checking your insulin levels, because barley can be a symptom of untreated or undiagnosed diabetes.
