Barley( gordoleum) - purulent inflammation of the hair follicle of the eyelash or sebaceous gland of the eyelid( Zeiss gland), located next to the hair bulb.
Contents of
- 1 Causes of the appearance of barley on the eyelid, photo
- 2 Complications of barley
- 3 Differential diagnosis of the disease
- 4 Treatment of barley on the lower and upper eyelid eyes
- 4.1 Rapidly cure barley on the century folk remedies at home
- 5 How to quickly cure barley on the eye at home
- 6 Howtreat barley in the eye in a child
- 7 How to behave when treating barley
Causes of the appearance of barley on the eyelid, photo
Barley on the eye causingThey are pyogenic microorganisms, most often Staphylococcus aureus. Risk factors for the development of pathology:
- weakened immunity;
- hypothermia of the body;
- hypo- and avitaminosis;
- endocrine pathology, especially in diabetes mellitus;
- inaccuracies in personal hygiene;
- concomitant infectious processes in the body;
- non-observance of safety precautions at work, where eye protection is required to avoid hairs, dusts, etc.;
- immunodeficiencies - both congenital and acquired.
At risk are children who do not always follow the rules of personal hygiene, and women who often use cosmetics.
The preferred location of barley is the lower eyelid, although it is sometimes possible for the inflammatory process to appear on the upper eyelid. Photo 1 shows how barley looks on the lower eyelid.
The disease proceeds as follows:
- the edge of the century, where barley begins to develop, starts to itch, there is burning and a small painful swelling;
- gradually swelling of the eyelid increases, there is increased tearing;
- a couple of days in the middle of the hyperemic area there is a yellowish point - a cluster of pus in the hair sac or gland;
- after a while a small abscess can open itself, then its contents - pus and necrotic tissue - go outside;
- after dissection, the inflammatory process gradually fades.
In some cases it is possible to observe changes in the general state of the body - headache, fever, regional lymph nodes.
Complications of barley
Due to untimely treatment, improper treatment or attempts to remove pus on its own, barley can cause more serious pathologies:
- of the phlegm of the orbit;
- meningitis;
- septicemia;
- cavernous sinus thrombosis.
This is why it is important not to engage in self-medication, even if the patient is confident in the diagnosis.
Differential diagnosis of the disease
The doctor, and even the patient himself, diagnose the disease is not difficult. An ophthalmologist will collect enough complaints and conduct an objective examination. And yet, it is necessary to differentiate barley with other pathologies.
Meibomite( inner barley) - inflammation of the meibomian gland. The disease proceeds more gently, the abscess breaks out from the side of the conjunctiva, and not at the edge of the eyelid.
Halyazion( "cold" barley) is a chronic inflammation that occurs as a result of a delay in the secretion of the meibomian gland. In this case, there is no reddening of the skin, and the formation itself can be seen only from the side of the conjunctiva in the form of a small dense tumor.
It is painless, but the patient is often disturbed as a cosmetic defect.
Tumors and cysts of the eyeball or its structure are most often painless dense neoplasms that are not accompanied by an inflammatory process.
Treatment of barley in the lower and upper eyelid of the eye
Methods of treating barley depend on the current stage of the disease and the general condition of the body.
In the initial stage of the disease, until the barley is ripe, the following local procedures will suffice:
- 2-3-fold treatment of the inflammation site with a 1% solution of brilliant green, 70% alcohol;
- edge of the eyelid should be lubricated with 1% tetracycline ointment or sintomycin emulsion;
- in the eyes to instill Albucid( 30% solution of sulfacyl-sodium), Gentamicin, Ciprofloxacin, Ciprolet or Floxal - these drugs promote recovery in the shortest possible time - within 2-4 days;
- apply dry heat( it will accelerate the maturation of barley, that is, it will open up faster, and feel better).
In severe disease, which is accompanied by an increase in temperature and an increase in lymph nodes, complex treatment is necessary.
In addition to local procedures, the doctor prescribes:
- antibiotics or sulfonamide preparations;
- anti-inflammatory drugs that will relieve pain and reduce temperature;
- UHF - therapy.
If barley treatment at home has not yielded results, surgical intervention is necessary. The essence of the operation - the opening of the cavity with pus, followed by treatment with antiseptics.
Quickly cure barley on the century folk remedies at home
Barley in the lower eyelid can be cured by folk methods if you start making procedures in a timely manner.
Compresses, like all medical measures for barley, must be placed on both eyes to avoid the development of an abscess in another century.
For the procedure use warm herbs of herbs. They are damped with clean cloth napkins, which are then put on their eyes.
Decoctions
Flax seeds. 1 tbsp.l.seeds pour a glass of boiling water and boil for 10 minutes. The resulting broth is allowed to brew for about half an hour, then shake and drain.
Camomile flowers. The plant has pronounced anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.2 tbsp.l.chamomile pour a glass of boiling water. The broth should be allowed to cool slightly, and then drain.
Calendula flowers. The broth is prepared in the same way as chamomile. Only he needs to insist for at least an hour.
A crumb of white bread. Make a small cake of pulp and soak it with a few drops of olive oil. Apply to the eyelid for 15 minutes three times a day.
Boiled potatoes. Clean a couple of tubers, boil and mash. Make small cakes, give them a little cool and you can apply.
Gadgets - an option for a cold compress. The tissue is wetted in a solution of the drug at room temperature.
Gadgets
Aloe. Tear off a large leaf from the indoor aloe flower, wash well and squeeze out the juice from it, which should be diluted with boiled water at a ratio of 1:10.The resulting solution must stand. Usually one night is enough.
In the morning it is already possible to moisten in it wadded disks and attach to the eyelids for 15 minutes. This procedure should be repeated three times a day.
St. John's Wort. Very strong plant that helps to cope with barley. It can be used instead of tea brewing.
Eye wash can be done with any of the above herbs only in the form of infusions: calendula, chamomile, tea. For this you need 1 tbsp.l.herbs pour a glass of boiling water and let it brew for an hour.
Then strain and dilute with boiled water at room temperature. In the resulting solution, moisten the wadded disks and gently wipe their eyelids, trying not to get into the eyes.
Applying to the eyes is a folk method that quickly and effectively copes with the treatment of barley.
Leaf of plantain. It is enough to rinse and dry the sheet, then apply for the whole night to the eyes.
Boiled egg. It does not need to be cleaned, only to allow it to cool slightly, so that there is no burn and it can be applied to the eye. For repeated use, such an egg is simply enough to re-dip into boiling water rather than cook fresh.
How quickly to cure barley on the eye at home
Barley with a timely begun treatment takes place within a week. According to patients' feedback and observations of doctors, barley on the eye can be quickly eliminated if one combines the use of folk methods with preparations of official medicine.
The most effective are the following:
Albucid or Floxal are effective eye drops from barley on the eye. Use according to the instructions for the preparation.
Salt is one of the oldest methods of getting rid of barley. To do this, a large salt is calcined in a frying pan, covered in a canvas sack and applied to the eye.
Keep salt until the pouch becomes room temperature.
Protein of boiled egg. The hard-boiled egg needs to be cleaned and cut in half. Take the yolk, and put the warm protein to the eyelid and keep it until it cools.
Tea. You can use a freshly brewed but cooled strong solution or apply fresh tea bags to your eyes.
How to treat barley on the eye in a child
Barley on the eyelid of a child occurs quite often. This is due to the fact that babies can unconsciously rub their eyes with dirty hands. Moreover, the pathology can be bilateral, since the child is able to easily transfer the infection from the inflammation focus to a healthy eye, simply by touching the sore spot.
Treatment of the disease is similar to that of adults. But the appointment of drugs or the choice of methods of traditional medicine can make only doctor .
In addition to the chosen therapy, the child needs to be thoroughly examined in order to understand what triggered the pathology - reduced immunity, helminthic invasion or high sugar level.
How to behave when treating barley
Women during the period of treatment should abandon the decorative cosmetics. Otherwise, it is possible to re-infection and develop complications.
Use decoctions and infusions several times a day, while the eyes can not be wiped, you can only lightly dry it.
You can not squeeze out an abscess. This will lead to serious complications.
During the treatment, carefully observe personal hygiene, since barley is an infectious disease that can be transmitted through personal hygiene items - towels, cosmetics, soap, cotton pads, etc.
Whatever method of treatment of barley the patient chooses, a doctor's consultation is mandatory, especially if the child is ill. Each drug, every folk remedy in any case has its contraindications.
In addition, the choice of treatment methods depends on the stage of the disease. Therefore, it is best if the treatment is prescribed by a qualified doctor.