eye stye - #6614

I woke up with a painful eye stye, and it’s really uncomfortable. My eyelid feels swollen, and there’s a small red bump near my lash line. I’ve had styes before, but I’m not sure why they keep coming back. What causes them, and how can I prevent them? From what I’ve read, eye styes happen when an oil gland in the eyelid gets clogged and infected. Could this be related to poor hygiene, makeup, or allergies? I do wear mascara and eyeliner regularly, but I always remove it before bed. Is there a specific product or habit that might be making my eyes more prone to styes? I’ve been using a warm compress, and it helps a little, but how long does it usually take for a stye to go away? Should I try any home remedies, or is there a medication that works faster? Also, is it safe to pop a stye, or will that make it worse? What’s the difference between a stye and a chalazion? I had a similar bump before that didn’t hurt but took forever to go away. How can I tell if I need antibiotics or if it will heal on its own? For those who get frequent eye styes, what helped you the most? Should I see an eye doctor if it doesn’t improve, or is there a point where it might need to be drained?