Applicants may come back to the DFA to get their passport after 15 or 25 days, or depending on how long the process takes. For those who prefer their passport to be delivered right to their home, they can take advantage of the delivery service of Pilipinas Teleserv.
In fact, it may take an older adult's skin two to three times longer to heal than a younger adult's skin would [source: American Academy of Dermatology]. However, age isn't the only biological factor that determines one's risk of skin changes over time. Ethnicity may also play a role.
Most styes heal on their own within a few days. You can encourage this process by applying hot compresses for 10 to 15 minutes, three or four times a day, over the course of several days. This will relieve the pain and bring the stye to a head, much like a pimple. In most cases, the stye will then rupture, drain and heal without further intervention.