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The first thing that you need to know about a stye is that it is an ingrown hair. Styes are usually referred to when speaking about an ingrown hair in an eyelid. If you just keep your hands clean, use a warm compress on the area, and/or use an antibiotic to bring out the ingrown hair to the surface – you will easily be able to alleviate both the pain and the unsightliness.
