A 18-year-old female asked:
i have terrible deep dark circles under eyes. i have nasal allergy. is this the cause? i also drink very little water and sleep late.
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Dr. Oscar Novick answered
57 years experience Pediatrics
Dark circles: Yes you have allergic shiners caused by your nasal allergies.. This is usually caused by stagnated blood shimmering through your fine skin.
Answered on Mar 3, 2014
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