Dark Circles - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Dark circles are mainly found around the eyes and they are also known as "bags under the eyes". In some cases, darkness around the eyes is hereditary. And many people with allergies seem to have dark circles. There are other culprits - something you can do something about. Smoking, drinking a lot of coffee, soda or caffeine beverages will usually make dark circles worse. 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. 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. Any medication that dilates your blood vessels can cause dark circles under the eyes. As the skin under the eye is delicate an increase in blood shows through the skin in the form of dark circles. If you have a propensity to have dark circles under you eyes, as you grow older, they are likely to become more noticeable and permanent. Excess folds of skin under the eyes will also make dark circles more pronounced.

Causes of Dark Circles

Common Causes of Dark Circles :

• A family history of dark circles, increases the chances to get affected by dark circles.
• The deficiency of vitamin K in the diet, is the main factor of causing dark circles.
• Allergies are often the blame for dark circles.
• Smoking, increases the chances of dark circles.
• Fatigue and lack of sleep, are the main causes of the dark circles.
• Insufficient iron, which causes the anaemia, is also responsible for dark circles.

Symptoms of Dark Circles

Darkness around the eyes is hereditary. And many people with allergies seem to have dark circles. There are other culprits - something you can do something about. Some common Symptoms of Dark Circles :

• Dark circles under the eyes.

Treatment of Dark Circles

• The dark circles can be treated by some nourishing ingredients such as elastin, collagen and Vitamin E.
• The dark circles can be eradicate by rest and relaxation.
• Dip cotton balls in freeze chilled ice-cube and massage the 15-20 minutes on the eyes.
• Apply a paste of fenugreek mixed in milk on dark circles in the night. Wash off in the morning and watch dark circles vanish for good.
• Eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Iron deficiency can be a cause for dark circles around the eyes.

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