Dark Circles

Definition

Dark circles under the eyes have always been considered a sign of late nights and lack of sleep. The cause of these dark circles is often blamed on stress, too much sun, too little sleep, menstrual disorders, kidney dysfunction and even too many fried, frozen and canned foods, although it is often a hereditary trait. Circles under the eyes can worsen in people who smoke or suffer from allergies.

Dark circles are mainly found around the eyes and they are also known as "bags under the eyes". The bluing above or around the eyes make the eyes appear black. As the skin is thinnest over the eyelids, it will darken earlier than the rest of the face.

In western medicine, the kidneys are connected to the adrenal glands and with stress levels in life being so high, these glands are very often exhausted. When these glands are weakened, allergies are prevalent. Dark circles under the eyes are known to be a classic symptom of an allergy, together with a host of other signs including edema and fatigue. It may help to meet with a nutritionist/allergist to rule out foods and allergens that may be contributing to this condition.

Causes of Dark Circles

The possible causes of dark circles such as includes:-

• Fatigue and lack of sleep, are the main causes of the dark circles.
• Smoking, increases the chances of dark circles.
• A family history of dark circles, increases the chances to get affected by dark circles.
• The dark circles are more common in the aged peoples because skin covering the eyelids thins out as old age.
• Allergies are often the blame for dark circles.
• The deficiency of vitamin K in the diet, is the main factor of causing dark circles.
• Insufficient iron, which causes the anaemia, is also responsible for dark circles.
• Any abnormalities in the adrenal gland, can lead to the disorder of dark circles because adrenal glands are associated with the stress, which inturn may cause dark circles.
• Insaomnia is the main cause of dark circles.

Symptoms of Dark Circles

Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

• Allergies dark circles under the eyes
• Black eye bruising in the eye, bruising around the eye
• Dehydration dark rings around the eyes
• Dust mite allergies dark circles under the eyes
• Eczema allergic shiners
• Hay fever dark circles under the eyes
• Mold allergies dark circles under the eyes

Treatment

Treatment of preventing the dark circles are as:-

• Grapeseed oil is an antioxidant that has been found effective for reducing eyestrain.
• Try to avoid the caffeine, because they promotes water retention and lead to the dryness of the eye.
• Dark circles, may be prevented by applying slices over the closed eyelids.
• Apply concealer to the darkened areas. If the circles under your eyes tend to be very purple, use concealer with a yellowish tone.
• Eat a green leaf vegetables daily.
• Powder the area under your eyes with very fine translucent powder to set the corrective concealer.
• Ascorbic acid, that contains bioflavinoids is very effective to keep healthy eyes.