<human>: Is it true that if you have a stye on your eyelid you should not wash it off for 24 hours?
<bot>: Yes, it is true. If you have a stye in your eyelid and want to treat it, then it is important to wait at least 24 hours before washing it out. This allows the infection to heal without antibiotics. Antibiotics are only necessary when there is an abscess or pus in the stye.