Under Eye dark circles

Overview

The problem of under eye dark circles is very common and is increasing day by day. The incidence of dark circles is increasing because of the changing lifestyles and the increasing stress in the day to day life. Under eye dark circles give the person a very tired and fatigued look. People think that these cannot be cured and this makes them more tensed. The first thing one has to do is to find the cause for the problem. It will help to determine the exact remedy for dark circles around the eyes.

If you do not get enough sleep, most probably you might have this issue. There can be other causes for the same.

Causes

Other causes may include:

• Fatigue
• Allergies
• Hereditary (deep set eyes)
• Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
• Pigmentation irregularities
• Nasal congestion
• Sun exposure
• Anemia
• Liver problems
• Loss of fat and collagen etc.

If you get dark circles under your eyes due to sleep issues, it will reduce over time. If it is not getting reduced over time, you might have to consult a dermatologist. There are different treatments to cure issues.

Diagnosis

The doctor will examine your eyes and the entire physique. He may also suggest certain lab tests and other tests in order to find the cause.

Treatments

Treatments will be based on the causes.

• Enough sleep
• Regular exercise
• Use of sunglasses and sunscreens
• Kojic acid creams for application
• Chemical peels
• Mesotherapy
• Hyaluronic acid fillers

Combination of the above mentioned treatments usually gives a very good result to the patients.