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Why might my five year old son have dark circles and eye bags?
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Dark circles : Not enough sleep, illness, systemic allergies, dehydration, hereditary pigmentation (in darker skinned individuals).
Answered 12/10/2013
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Allergic shiners: In this age group, the most common cause of dark circles is the "allergic shiner". Have him assessed by an allergist.
Answered 5/17/2013
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