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Suffering From Dark Circles - Remedies by a Skin Specialist

Article Summary by: absolutezero    

Original Author: Dr Parul S Kolhe (MBBS and DDV & DNB, dermatology)

      Dark circles or blackening of the skin around the eyes is the result of increasing

      hours of work, stressed routine, and lesser sleep. It had a worse effect on your appearance making you look like old, ill and fatigued.


      The other factors responsible are:


    • Genetically if you have it in the family, you are likely to get it.

    • Less sleeping hours, if consistent over a long period of time, may result in dark circles.

    • Malnutrition or lack of good nutrition, like, if your diet is lacking in antioxidants (colored fruits and vegetables) pigment-related problems may occur.

    • Allergies which are chronic might cause dark circles, eg.,  allergies from pollens.

    • Stretched hours of working in front of computers or watching television for hours, stress, fatigue, anxiety and depression.


    Measures:


  • Increase the quantity of fresh fruits and leafy vegetables, especially the colored ones in your diet.

  • Using a good sunscreen and a pair of sunglasses would help protect your from ultraviolet exposure.

  • A good skin moisturizer.

  • Treat the allergies timely. Vitamin C is good for the skin around your eyes. You can consult a dermatologist for prescribing argipeel for the treatment of dark circles. It eliminate toxins viz ammonia and regulates blood circulation.

  • You can use 'fillers' under the eyes but it is expensive.

  • Have a good sound sleep and avoid stretched hours of watching TV or using computers.


Dr Parul S Kolhe (MBBS and DDV & DNB, dermatology)


Published: July 31, 2009
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