why do i keep getting styes

You keep getting styes because of bacterial infection, often involving Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, which infects the oil glands or hair follicles in your eyelids. Common causes of recurring styes include poor eye hygiene, reusing old or contaminated makeup, hormonal changes, stress weakening your immune system, and underlying conditions like blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelid), rosacea, or meibomian gland dysfunction. Styes develop when these glands or follicles become blocked, allowing bacteria to multiply and cause infection and inflammation. If eye hygiene isn't maintained properly, or if makeup and other irritants expose the eyes repeatedly to bacteria, styes can recur. Managing eyelid cleanliness, avoiding old makeup, controlling underlying skin conditions, and keeping a strong immune system are important steps to reduce frequent styes. If styes persist frequently, seeing an eye doctor is recommended to diagnose any underlying causes and get proper treatment.