Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Why does my 3-year-old always have dark circles under her eyes?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Reasons for circles: Many people inherit them to some degree, but other times environmental factors such as lack of sleep or allergies of the eye/nasal sinus area can contribute. Getting better sleep and addressing whatever allergies that may have, both in the eyes and in the sinuses, may lessen the dark circles. Less commonly, conditions such as eczema, anemia, or liver disease can cause these circles.
Answered 12/9/2013
5.2k views
Dark Circles: Dark circles under eyes can be due to many issues. In kids, if there are no other symptoms (itchiness, weight loss, kidney problems), often it can be normal, genetic or mean the child has atopy (predisposition to allergies). Be sure the child is sleeping well and see a pediatrician for a general exam.
Answered 4/23/2013
5.2k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
My 3 year old has dark purple circles under her eyes and looks sickly all the time. She had blood work done a month ago & all was normal? I'm worried,
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My 7 year old has had black under her eyes for a few days and it seems to be getting darker. What could be causing this?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My 8 year old son has suddenly developed dark circles under his eyes,he is an active young child other wise.the weather in my country is humid and hot?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My three year old has tiny red dots on her face (under eyes, cheeks) and now has red circles under her eyes. She is acting fine. Any idea what it is?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
26 years old. Last year my face skin became dry from under eyes and cheeks..And after one day the dryness became dark spots.Plz suggest any treatment?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
My three year old son is experiencing coughing, yellow runny nose, watery eyes, and dark colored lose stowels for the last 3days I have tried using over-the-counter children allergy medicine but his condition continues to worsen.
My three year old has consustently had red circles around his eyes for a month now. Is it something to be alarmed about? What could it be?
My 1 year old baby has dark circles around her eyes? no symptoms of any illness
Three year old has a fever of 101.4 and giggling, eyes open but not really seeming to be awake. Lasted a minute or two, but then responded to us.
Our three year old girl eyes recently started to cross and sometimes just one, but just a little but noticeable. Should we take her to a optometrist?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
