A member asked:

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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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.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Nasal congestion: Check for nasal obstruction which is related to the dark circles which usually improve with relief of the nasal congestion often related to allergies in a child of this age. Talk to your doctor .

Answered 9/17/2014

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