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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 
Vegan diets are becoming increasingly popular among teenagers and youth, especially females, due to the perceived health benefits of a plant-based diet.
| Learning objectives
After reading this article, pharmacists should be able to:
Competencies (2016) addressed: 1.1.1, 1.1.3, 1.3.2, 2.1.2, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.2.2, 3.2.5, 3.3.1, 3.6.1, 3.6.2. Competencies (2010) addressed: 1.1.2, 1.2.1, 1.3.1, 6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.2.1, 6.2.2, 6.2.3, 6.3.1, 6.3.3. |
Case scenario
Ramila, a 32 year-old primary school teacher, has come into the pharmacy to ask for your advice. She recently started a vegan diet, and is motivated to continue with it as she believes in its philosophy. However, she read online that following a vegan diet could mean she is not getting enough of certain nutrients, such as iron, vitamin B12, calcium and omega-3 fatty acids. She wants to know what you would recommend she do to make sure she is getting all the nutrients she needs without compromising her vegan lifestyle.
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