Many people have dark circles under their eyes.
Swelling and darkening circles under your eyes, so called black circles is discomfort to some people. It should be noted that darkening the eye sockets is not a sign of any health problem (mostly) and can be hidden with various cosmetics.
As you know, the skin around the eyes is quite thin, delicate and sensitive, therefore, aging, insomnia or fatigue are most often reflected in this area of the face.
Some of the most common causes of true under-eye circles are:
- Allergies
- Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
- Contact dermatitis
- Hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
- Heredity
- Skin pigment irregularities
- Rubbing or scratching your eyes
- Sun exposure
When to see a doctor
Dark circles under the eyes usually aren't a medical problem.
If discoloration and swelling appear under just one eye and seem to get worse over time, talk to your primary care doctor.
Home remedies for dark circles under your 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. Dilated under-eye blood vessels may contribute to dark circles under your eyes. Try holding a cold compress, a chilled teaspoon or a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a soft cloth against the area to make these vessels constrict.
- 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 may make you paler, so shadows and circles you already have become more obvious.
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/dark-circles-under-eyes/basics/definition/sym-20050624
