A member asked:

Why might my five year old son have dark circles and eye bags?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Dark circles : Not enough sleep, illness, systemic allergies, dehydration, hereditary pigmentation (in darker skinned individuals).

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Thomas Fiala answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

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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