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I have dark circles under my eyes. i sleep enough and am not short of iron. it is also not common for my ethnic backround or family. what could it be?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Allergic shiners: You may have nasal allergies which causes stagnation of blood around your nose and eyes. The blood shimmers through your fine skin to cause shiners.

Answered 4/28/2013

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