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My 4 year old daughter often has purple circles under her eyes. what causes this?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Allergic dhiners: She has what's known as allergic shiners. It it caused by blood shimmering through her fine skin.

Answered 8/18/2018

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Purple circles : Or dark circkes under the eyes with puffiness or swelling below and around the eyes are often due to lack of sleep or allergies. If there is swelling in the legs and feet, she needs to see pediatrician for work up

Answered 9/30/2016

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