Question 1

i am 26 years old i have a dark circles under eyes.i thought it is due to less sleep or less food intake but i do sleep 8 hrs & eat well pls suggest?

Accepted Answer

Dark circles: Fatigue isn't the only reason for dark circles under your eyes. What appear to be dark circles under your eyes are sometimes just shadows cast by puffy eyelids or hollows under your eyes that develop as a normal part of aging. Causes may include: Allergies,Atopic dermatitis (eczema), Contact dermatitis, Fatigue, Heredity, Rubbing/scratching, sun exposure, thinning skin (common with aging).

Question 2

what is good for dark circles under eyes and how can you determine what is the cause of dark circles.. i have anemia i was told my hemoglobin is low, and have seen several dermatologist but still don't have answers i am 48 years old and i could pass for 3

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Dark : Dark circles under the eyes have several possible causes. In some cases it is due to the deposition of hemoglobin by-products in the skin resulting from chronic nasal congestion.

In other cases, the dark circles is actually due to shadowing in the area that results from facial volume loss. This can be treated with improving the volume loss. This can be done with an in- office filler injection or facial fat grafting (fat transfer).

Another common cause is genetics. Some people simply have more pigmentation in their lower eyelid skin. This is very difficult to change.

Question 3

my 3 yr old has very dark circles under eyes,doctors keep saying it's nothing. what can i do? could she be deficient? she eats and sleeps well.

Accepted Answer

Dark circles: This very well could be normal.  Children have thinner skin than adults so the blood vessels will show through giving a darker appearance .  Often this darker skin can run though families or be a sign of allergies.

Question 4

any quick method to clean dark circles under eyes permanently?

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Dilated capillaries: Dark circles under eyes can be due to lack of sleep, allergies and genetics. They are caused by dilated capillaries under the skin that reflect darker coloration. Treatment includes adequate sleep, cold packs to constrict blood vessels, moisturizers containing  caffeine, vitamin E, aloe, hyaluronic acid, and/or retinol. A Dr can prescribe laser therapy, chemical peels &amp; topical skin lightener.

Question 5

should i be concerned if my eyes are very deep inside and have very dark circles under eyes.?

Accepted Answer

Dark circles: Under the eyes are difficult to eradicate completely.  They're usually associated with eye fatigue or aging changes of the lids.  There are some creams and lasers which sometimes help but not consistently.  Discuss this with an ophthalmologist or dermatologist.  These are often normal aging lid changes and there is nothing to worry about with them.

Question 6

dark circles under eyes after meningitis. what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

Dark circles: Dark circles under eyes is venous congestion.  You must sleep adequately, and increase your hydration and avoid caffeine.  The circles should improve.

Question 7

aside from sleep, what do you do to remove dark circles under eyes?

Accepted Answer

Cold compresses: Ice packs and cold compresses help, as do cosmetics containing carrot extract, or cammomile.  Nothing really works very effectively.  Pulsed laser treatments of the skin can sometimes improve the appearance.

Question 8

does putting on too much screen time cause dark circles under eyes?

Accepted Answer

Dark circles: The most common causes are allergies and hereditary dark skin pigmentation.  Other issues can also cause this problem such as poor health, malnutrition, alcohol abuse, etc.  Treatments include cool compresses, allergy meds, alcohol cessation, balanced diet, makeup concealer, dermal filler, laser skin treatments.

Question 9

are there any home remedies that anyone works for dark circles under eyes?

Accepted Answer

May be: Dark circles under eyes do not have clear etiology and may be partly hereditary.  Use of sun screen may help.  Getting enough sleep and maintaining good health through balanced diet and exercise may help too.

Question 10

can you tell me about the difference between dark circles under eyes and eyebags?

Accepted Answer

Excess skin: Eye bags are from excess skin/ fat. Dark circles usually from congestion of venous outflow.

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What is good for dark circles under eyes and how can you determine what is the cause of dark circles.. i have anemia i was told my hemoglobin is low, and have seen several dermatologist but still don't have answers i am 48 years old and i could pass for 3

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My 3 yr old has very dark circles under eyes,doctors keep saying it's nothing. what can i do? could she be deficient? she eats and sleeps well.

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