Question 1

can iron deficiency can result in dark circles under eyes?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If you are severely anemic, you might be pale, in which case places where the skin is wrinkled would look darker.  But other than that, i can't see a direct relationship between iron deficiency and dark circles under the eyes.  (have you lost a lot of weight?  Are you getting enough sleep?  Has your thyroid been checked?  There are several things that might make you have dark circles).

Question 2

can the reason for dark circles under my eyes be from an iron deficiency if my iron level is 12.5!?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Iron deficiency and anemia can cause fatigue and weakness, and people with fatigue often have the dark circles, but the dark circles are probably not from the deficiency itself. The most common cause of dark circles is rubbing from allergies, repeated episodes of swelling around the eyes.

Question 3

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 4

can dark circles under your eyes be due to iron deficiency anemia?

Accepted Answer

NO...: Low iron state typically causes paleness of skin, mucus membranes, and it is more evident in your eyes (pale cconjunctivae). So, this should not cause dark circles under your eyes..More likely from chronic nasal congestions which reduce blood flow and causing the darker appearances there--often known as allergic shiners.
Treating nasal congestions/allergies may help.
Consult your doc..
Good luck.

Question 5

i read a study that iron supplements may help adhd. my son, 4, has adhd and on no meds, and his iron has tested low, dark circles under eyes. try it?

Accepted Answer

Not the best answer: I saw the big study in "pediatrics" which only indicated that adhd kids are more likely to be iron deficient; i figured this meant kids carrying the diagnosis were eating less nutritious diets for whatever reason and this wasn't the cause. The smaller recent study just showed fixing true iron deficiency improves behavior -- no surprise. Junior deserves specialist management rather than "pop" rx.

Question 6

my iron levels keep falling low despite taking iron supplements since having baby 7 months ago. not breast feeding anymore, eat healthy and trying to exercise but makes me feel so tired. i'm bruising easily and have dark circles under eyes which is unusua

Accepted Answer

Yes: Probably not that unusual but not normal.  If your iron keeps dropping, that would indicate you are losing it somewhere, meaning bleeding.  So a source of blood loss should be investigated.  

Also, taking vitamin c with the iron supplement and taking the iron on an empty stomach helps it get absorbed better.  If your just can't build up with oral iron, you might need to get the iron intravenously.

Question 7

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 8

any quick method to clean dark circles under eyes permanently?

Accepted Answer

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 9

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 10

how to naturally get rid of dark circles under eyes?

Accepted Answer

Dark circles in eyes: There are many causes for circles under eyes to occur: racial, occupational sun exposure, certain glaucoma medications, fatigue, insomnia and the list goes on. Some circles will subside if the cause is a temporary one and is removed.. In some cases a lower blepharoplasty ( lid tuck ), will improve the appearance as the prominent orbital fat is also removed. Cosmetic creams work not as they claim.

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I read a study that iron supplements may help adhd. my son, 4, has adhd and on no meds, and his iron has tested low, dark circles under eyes. try it?

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My iron levels keep falling low despite taking iron supplements since having baby 7 months ago. not breast feeding anymore, eat healthy and trying to exercise but makes me feel so tired. i'm bruising easily and have dark circles under eyes which is unusua

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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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Any quick method to clean dark circles under eyes permanently?

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

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