Dark Circles Under Eyes

Many people suffer from dark circles under eyes, which can be a source of concern for them and can cause them to be less confident of themselves.

Dark Circles under eyes

Dark circles under eyes appear as discolored skin that can be blue, purple, brown, or black, depending on the color of the skin.

Dark eye circles aren’t typically a symptom of an underlying condition, and they aren’t a cause of concern, but they affect how a person looks, and this can affect their self-confidence.

Dark circles around eyes can affect anyone at any age, but they’re more common in the elderly, people with a family history, and people with darker skin colors.

Causes of dark circles under eyes

• Aging is one of the most common causes of dark circles. During aging, the skin under the eyes starts to become thinner and looser, and that makes the blood vessels under the skin more visible.
• Genetic factors.
• Lack of sleep, which makes the skin more pale, which, in turn, makes the blood vessels more visible.
• Lifestyle factors, such as stress, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption.
• Hyperpigmentation, which occurs when exposing oneself to the sun a lot, triggers the body to make more melanin (the substance that gives color to the skin).
• Dehydration.
• Rubbing the eyes, which causes the skin to swell and the blood vessels to break.
• Dermatitis.

Treatment of dark circles under eyes

• At home: getting enough sleep, elevating the head when sleeping, cold compresses, using cucumber slices and teabags, and facials (like massages around the eyes).
• Certain topical creams like vitamin C and bleaching agents like hydroquinone.
• Certain therapies, such as laser therapy, chemical peels, tissue fillers, eyelid surgery, and platelet-rich plasma injections.
• To reduce the risk of dark circles under eyes, use sun protection, manage stress, get enough sleep, and quit smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.