Dark Circle
Dark circles, also known as periorbital circles, periorbital hyperpigmentation or periorbital melanosisis are dark blemishes around the eyes.They may or may not be associated with undereye puffiness, bags, malar festoons etc.
Causes of Dark Circle
- Heredity
- Lack of sleep
- Atopic diasthesis – sinus disorders, asthma
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Medicines put in the eyes for glaucoma etc.
- Immune disorders like dermatomyositis
- eye strain due to insufficient sleep, long hours of computer work, etc.
- Under eye volume loss and wrinkling due to aging, drastic weight loss
- Hormone related disorders like acanthosis nigricans
Under eye puffiness could be due to :
- Heredity
- Lack of sleep
- Atopic diasthesis – sinus disorders, asthma
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Medicines put in the eyes for glaucoma etc.
- Immune disorders like dermatomyositis
- eye strain due to insufficient sleep, long hours of computer work, etc.
- Under eye volume loss and wrinkling due to aging, drastic weight loss
- Hormone related disorders like acanthosis nigricans
Treatment of Dark Circles
Soft Tissue Fillers
Juvederm and Restylane, two popular and effective hyaluronic acid gels, can also eliminate dark circles under the eyes by filling out hollows, stimulating collagen production and improving overall health of the delicate skin surrounding the eyes. Restylane differs from other dermal fillers because of its ability to adhere to water molecules in the skin and produce subtle, natural-looking changes regarding under-eye hollowness.
Dark Circle Laser Treatment
Advanced laser technology to treat both superficial and deep pigment around the eyes, and also to address the vascularity. It reduces any darkness under the eyes and even helps fade fine lines and wrinkles to some extent. Laser therapy reduces the fluid spread caused by broken capillaries and uses light energy to gently exfoliate the skin, thereby reducing the darkness in the overall area
Chemical Peel For Dark Circle
Many chemical peels can reduce the darkness of your under-eye skin provided there is superficial pigmentation
Dark Circle Creams
Topical medical treatment for dark circles include potent eye creams of varying strengths with skin lightening ingredients. These agents include hydroquinone, kojic acid, azelaic acid, arbutin, vitamin C, and retinoic acid. These creams help reduce dark circles by getting rid of darkly pigmented skin under the eyes. These are applied directly to the affected area and usually prescribed by a cosmetologist in varying strengths and combinations.
Retinol For Dark Circle
Retinoids are one of the most potent topical ingredients to treat ageing-related concerns, including under-eye dark circles. The regular use of retinol has proven to increase collagen production and skin thickness, but it may often cause skin irritation. Therefore, consult a dermatologist before choosing a retinol cream for dark circles.