Does Peeping Causes Sty(Stye)?

A sty is an infection of the follicles of the eyelashes. The causative agent of this condition is Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium commonly responsible for skin infections. The condition may be linked to poor general health.

Even healthy individuals have Staphylococcus aureus on their skin and nostrils. These bacteria often give rise to minor superficial diseases, including the formation of pustules or boils in hair follicles. S. aureus infections are characterized by the presence of pus and formation of abscesses.

Applying a clean compress in the affected area for about 15 minutes at a time every two hours can treat a sty. This procedure should cause the sty to rupture. The pus should then be washed carefully away from the area.

The is no truth to the notion that peeping is directly linked with the formation of sty.

A Handshake is more infectious than a Kiss

Like they say, KISS (keep it short and sweet). Did you know that when it comes to getting or passing on an infection, it could be more harmful to shake someone's hand than to share a kiss?

A recent report sends this friendly warning: You're at far greater risk of passing on an infection by shaking somebody's hand than by sharing a kiss. The same report notes that a regular hand washing may be your best bet against the spread of respiratory viruses such as influenza and SARS. It could be more effective than any drug.

Germs that cause stomach infection such as salmonella, campylobacter, and norovirus can circulate directly from person to person via your hands. Stomach germs can also passed on if you put your fingers in your mouth or forget to wash your hands before preparing a food. Breaking the chain of infection depends on how well you wash your hands.