A 36-year-old member asked:

How can you get thicker skin around the eyes to remove dark circles and visible veins?

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Dr. Richard Hectoranswered

Ophthalmology 11 years experience

Moisturize: Use a bland skin moisturizer twice a day.

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Dr. Jeffrey Whitmananswered

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Not possible: There is no way to thicken the skin but there are cosmetics that can cover the area and allergy treatment may help this as well.

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