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All About Eyes – What Causes Dark Circles And How To Treat Them

It is Audrey Hepburn who said, “the beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.” With such emphasis and importance placed on one’s eyes, it seems we must do everything possible to ensure our eyes and the area around them don’t age ahead of the rest of our face and body — and that when they do, they do so gracefully. While you will need an ophthalmologist to ensure your vision is in tip-top shape, I’ve asked leading dermatologists and plastic surgeons, Dr. Michael H. Gold and Dr. Ulysses H. Scarpidis, to help me to provide you with all the information you need to treat your under eye dark circles like a boss!

Causes Of Dark Circles And How To Treat Them

As far as eye issues go, this is the one that is quickest and easiest to hide. A few quick pats of the right color corrector and concealer and you are bright-eyed and ready to take on the world. While covering dark circles is good in the short term, erasing or reducing them is definitely preferred.

All dark circles are not created equal? 

Dr. S: All dark circles are not created equal. Genetics can play a significant role in the appearance of dark circles in younger patients. Some families have pigmentation abnormalities or sun sensitivity causing dark circles. Fatigue is another reason for dark circles under the eyes. Puffiness from fatigue-induced swelling or under-eye bags can worsen the appearance of dark circles by creating shadows. Also, older patients typically have thinner, more translucent skin that magnifies the tiny blood vessels found around the eye. These patients also tend to have leaky micro blood vessels that stain the skin with iron found in blood, much like with a bruise. This iron staining can last for weeks. Read more

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