Team PSA 2026: Caroline Diamantis FPS, Prof Mark Naunton MPS and Bridget Totterman MPS[/caption]
A/Prof Fei Sim and Prof Mark Naunton[/caption]
Clinical features 
Warm compresses are the cornerstone of treatment, helping to soften the lesion, bring pus to the surface and encourage spontaneous drainage. A clean face cloth soaked in warm (not hot) water should be applied to the closed eyelid for 2–5 minutes, twice daily during the active phase. Once the stye begins to drain, any discharge should be gently wiped away using a clean, warm washcloth. After resolution, continuing warm compresses once daily may help prevent recurrence.2 
Case scenario
Ram, an 18-year-old male, comes into the pharmacy limping. You approach him and ask if there’s anything you can do to help. He tells you that he cut the bottom of his foot as he jumped into a rock pool. He has rinsed his wound under tap water and asks if there’s anything else you can recommend for first aid. You invite him into a private consultation room and ask for permission to assess his wound. You ask for his medical history, including tetanus vaccination status, which is up to date, and he tells you he has no medical conditions.
Learning objectivesAfter reading this article, pharmacists should be able to:
Competency (2016) standards addressed: 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5 Accreditation expiry: 30/11/2026 Accreditation number: CAP2312OTCDC |
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Introduction
Wounds may be acute or chronic. An acute wound is one where the healing typically proceed
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