{"id":1475,"date":"2024-09-03T15:02:17","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T15:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guidepost.aztute.com\/?p=1475"},"modified":"2024-09-03T15:02:31","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T15:02:31","slug":"dark-circles-causes-treatments-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aztuteguidepost.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/dark-circles-causes-treatments-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Dark Circles Causes, Treatments and more."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"css-1i3umih\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"css-w2pt6r\">Dark circles under the lower eyelids may appear due to genetics, allergies, or other reasons. Home remedies and medical treatments exist that may help reduce their appearance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Dark circles under your eyes, also known as\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-1xhnmo5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6042190\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">periorbital hyperpigmentation (POH)<span class=\"css-11n6o84 icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>, may appear as shades of brown, blue, black, or purple.<\/p>\n<div data-preamp=\"serena-chatbot\"><\/div>\n<p>They can affect anyone but are typically more common in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>older adults<\/li>\n<li>people with a\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-1xhnmo5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4756872\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4756872\/\">genetic<span class=\"css-11n6o84 icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0predisposition to this condition<\/li>\n<li>people with darker skin tones, who are more prone to\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-1xhnmo5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/hyperpigmentation\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/hyperpigmentation\">hyperpigmentation<\/a>\u00a0around the eye area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"content-link css-1xhnmo5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/fatigue\">Fatigue<\/a>\u00a0is generally believed to be the most common cause for having dark circles under the eyes. This may be\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-1xhnmo5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2079-9284\/8\/2\/26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2079-9284\/8\/2\/26\">controversial<\/a>, and there are actually a number of reasons.<\/p>\n<p>Read on to learn more about the possible causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for dark circles under the eyes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-1avyp1d\">\n<div>\n<div><a class=\"chartbeat-section\" name=\"age\"><\/a>Age<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"content-link css-1xhnmo5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/why-do-we-age\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/why-do-we-age\">Aging<\/a>\u00a0may be one of the most common reasons for having dark circles under your eyes.<\/p>\n<p>As you get older, your\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-1xhnmo5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/beauty-skin-care\/anti-aging-skin-tips\">skin<\/a>\u00a0tends to sag and become thinner. You might experience a decrease in the fat and\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-1xhnmo5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/collagen\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/collagen\">collagen<\/a>\u00a0that helps maintain your skin\u2019s elasticity. As this occurs, the dark blood vessels beneath your skin become more visible, causing the area below your eyes to darken.<\/p>\n<p>Aging might also cause tear troughs to appear more hollow. This may give you the appearance of looking tired or older.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-1avyp1d\">\n<div>\n<div><a class=\"chartbeat-section\" name=\"fatigue\"><\/a>Fatigue<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"content-link css-1xhnmo5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/oversleeping\">Oversleeping<\/a>, or a lack of sleep, may cause your skin to become more dull and pale. As a result, the blood vessels and dark tissues beneath your skin might become more visible.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"content-link css-1xhnmo5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/sleep-deprivation\/effects-on-body\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/sleep-deprivation\/effects-on-body\">Sleep deprivation<\/a>\u00a0may also lead to a fluid buildup beneath your eyes, causing them to appear puffy. Dark circles may then actually be shadows cast by\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-1xhnmo5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/eye-health\/how-to-get-rid-of-puffy-eyes\">puffy eyelids<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"md40c2dc6-d13c-4929-b299-36b27f56640ampd_firstQuarter_f1c63bd6-e7a3-4bb4-a2fa-dec5ffb19776\" class=\"\" data-testid=\"driver\" data-placement=\"firstQuarter\">\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dark circles under the lower eyelids may appear due to genetics, allergies, or other reasons. Home remedies and medical treatments exist that may help reduce their appearance. Dark circles under your eyes, also known as\u00a0periorbital hyperpigmentation (POH)Trusted Source, may appear as shades of brown, blue, black, or purple. 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