Dark circles
under the eyes are dark blemishes around the eyes.
Causes of dark circles are:-
1. Hereditary: It means that it runs in
the family.
2. Allergies, eczema, asthma: It is
associated with frequent rubbing of eyes
3. Medications: Vasodilator drugs can
make varicose blood vessels more prominent
4. Anemia: Low hemoglobin or Iron means
not enough oxygen, sometimes seen with pregnancy or menstruation
5. Fatigue: Excessive stress, lack of
sleep or late sleep timings.
6. Age: Decreasing collagen and thinning
skin makes under eyes look darker
7. Increased pigmentation around the
eyes found in dark people and Asian .Excessive Sun exposure leading to
increased Melanin pigmentation.
When to see
a doctor:-
If discoloration and swelling appear under just one eye and seem
to get worse over time, talk to your primary care doctor. If you want a more
lasting solution than concealers and over-the-counter creams can provide, see
your dermatologist for advice.
Depending on what's causing the circles under your eyes, your
doctor may recommend prescription creams or a combination of treatments to
erase or reduce discoloration. Laser therapy or chemical peels can be helpful
in some cases. Hollows that cause shadows can be smoothed with injectable
fillers, and surgery can eliminate puffy lids.
However, dark under-eye circles usually aren't a medical
problem, and home remedies for dark circles under eyes may be all you need to
help manage this condition.
SELF CARE
Mild to moderate dark circles often respond
well to simple and inexpensive treatments, such as:
·
Cold. Try a cold compress, two chilled
teaspoons or a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a soft cloth to temporarily reduce
dilated and discolored under-eye blood vessels.
·
Extra
pillows. Elevate your
head with two or more pillows to prevent puffiness that develops when fluid
pools in your lower eyelids.
·
Extra
sleep. Although short
nights don't usually cause under-eye circles, a lack of sleep makes you paler
and more hollow-eyed, so shadows and circles you already have become more
obvious.
