Question 1

will  drug use cause dark circles under eyes?

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Glaucoma drops can.: Lumigan, travatan-z, and latanaprost glaucoma drops can cause dark discolarization of the skin of the lower lid.

Question 2

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

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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 3

does percocet use cause dark circles under eyes?

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No: May be due to being drowsy from medication but no it does not cause dark circles under the eyes.

Question 4

does taking lumigan eye drops cause dark circles under eyes?

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Lumigan: No, Lumigan can actually make dark circles under eyes worse.  Lumigan can cause pigmentation of the skin and atrophy of the fat around the eye (which can make dark circles more prominent).

Question 5

does losing weight or lack of sleep cause dark circles under eyes ?

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Yes and: Yes. Rapid weight loss but safe weight loss is unusual.

Question 6

does isotretinoin cause dark circles under the eyes?  what could be done to treat the condition?

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Isotretinoin's list: Of potential side effects for the eye include, blurred vision, cataract, color blindness, contact lens intolerance, corneal opacity, decreased night vision, keratitis, papilloedema, photophobia, visual disturbances, blepharitis, conjunctivitis, dry eyes, and generalized eye irritation. Periorbital skin discoloration (dark circles) are not one of the known side effects listed by the manufacturer.

Question 7

what can cause dark circles under my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Dark Circles: Circles under eye can be due to: allergy "allergic shiners", fatigue, genetic variation, aging.  Lower lid skin is very thin so blood vessels under skin can make area look dark. Topical creams/fillers can help hide circles: only mask condition with no cure. What helps: drink 8 cups water/day,  sunblock, hat, enough rest; avoid rubbing; makeup; facial plastic surgery when severe; allergist can help

Question 8

can low progesterone or estrogen dominance cause dark circles under the eyes?

Accepted Answer

Allergic shiners: Dark circles under the eye are usually caused by allergies and are known as allergic shiners.I know of no relationship to estrogen or progesterone.

Question 9

can an iron deficiency cause dark circles under your eyes?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely cause: Iron deficiency can cause anemia and drowsiness. There may be the appearance of dark circles if fluid accumulates around the eyelids. Treating the deficiency may not improve the circles, however. And circles around the eyes are not an indicator of whether someone has anemia.

Question 10

do heart problems cause dark circles under the eyes and fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Dark circles under the eyes is usually caused by backup of dark venous blood in veins behind the thin lid skin. Besides causing fatigue, cardiac problems can make this darkening worse. Make sure you are under the care of your primary doctor and if necessary, a cardiologist.

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