Dark Circles Around Eyes

Many people suffer from dark circles under the eyes. They are embarrassing and make you look older than you are. There are lots of ways adults and children can develop these dark circles under their eyes.

Some of the more common causes of dark circles under the eyes include:

Heredity

Minor trauma

Allergies

Crying

Sleep deprivation/ Oversleeping 

Lifestyle

Fluid retention

Excess salt in the diet

Eczema

Skin pigmentation abnormalities

Stress

Excessive exposure to the sun

Age

Mononucleosis 

Iron deficiency

Periorbital cellulitis

Treatments:

  • Laser surgery:This is another option for people who are willing to go to great lengths - and to great expense - to rid themselves of the dark circles under their eyes. Apart from the expense, there are major drawbacks to this kind of surgery - it is extremely painful and it takes many weeks to heal.
  • Injections:These are another way to treat dark circles under the eyes. Dermatologists and plastic surgeons can also offer you “filler injections,” which conceal the melanin and blood vessels that discolor the skin around your eyes.