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Very dark circles around my eyes. (most likely from anemia) how do i make them lighter? i already take iron supplements.
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Circles: Actually , I usualy associate dark circles with allergies. You may want to try an antihistamine or regular nasal saline flush to see if this improves your circles.
Answered 11/27/2017
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