Sunday, October 23, 2011

Dark Circles – Causes & Treatment


Dark circle are rarely a sign of exhaustion or illness, so they are harmless, but unsightly. They make a person look tired, old and unhealthy. Both men and women get dark circles and they usually begin in adulthood, but children can get them too. Some of the most common causes include:
  • Rubbing or scratching the area
  • Heredity
  • Allergies
  • Atopic dermatitis/Eczema
  • Nasal congestion that can cause veins to dilate and darken
  • Sun exposure causes production of melanin
  • Pigmentation irregularities
  • Dehydration
  • Anemia
  • Poor diet
  • Lack of vitamin K

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