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Dark Circle Causes

The common cause of dark circles under the eyes is lack of sleep and genetics. The other reasons are allergy, excess alcohol consumption, and aging. Anemia may also cause dark circles under the skin. It is managed by taking good sleep and applying cold compresses under the eyes.

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I have dark circles. How can I treat them?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 23 year old female. My BP and sugar are normal. How to treat dark circles?  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.This condition is very much related to lifestyle. In females it is mostly due to stress, poor sleep, poor nutrition and excessive blood loss due to menstruation and excessive work load. Other condition like fever, typhoid, malaria, thyroid and long-term chronic disease can ...  Read Full »

I am an 18-year-old girl suffering from serious dark circles which does not go away with home remedies. Also, I have sleep issues. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I am an 18-year-old girl who has some serious dark circles. I have sleeping issues and I do not drink much water, because I am unable to. I tried a few home remedies like cucumber juice, potato juice, lemon, and honey, but the dark circles do not seem to go away. It is a hereditary issue s...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Dark circles under the eyes or periocular hyperpigmentation are a common cosmetic concern. In your case, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation due to continuous rubbing of eyes in allergic conjunctivitis and atopic dermatitis along wit...  Read Full »

I am a 25-year-old female with extreme dark circles. How can I get rid of it?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 25-year-old, but my under-eye circles make me appear older. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Suvina Attavar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Stress, a lack of sleep, short-term sickness, and iron deficiency anemia can all contribute to under-eye dark circles. Fine wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes can also develop as a result of sun exposure. As a result, it is essential that you get at least eight...  Read Full »

I have dark circles covering my whole eye area. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have dark circles covering my whole eye area, including the nose bridge. The rest of my face is significantly lighter. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per the medical history, dark circles occur because of stress, genetic factors, hormonal changes, anxiety, inadequate diet, and water intake. In addition, sleep deprivation, straining of eyes because of computer or mobile light exposures, ...  Read Full »

Suggest me a skin lightening cream for sensitive skin.

Query: Hello doctor, My skin is very sensitive. Can you suggest any skin-lightening cream that does not have steroids and cream to remove dark circles? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Amanjot Kaur Arora

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Some skin-lightening agents do not contain steroids. They are safe and effective. However, they take a bit longer to start acting. However, the best cream can be advised after I can see the picture of your skin and the ...  Read Full »

How to treat dark circles around the eyes?

Query: Hello doctor, I have darkness in my eyes. What to do? How to treat dark circles in the eyes?  Read Full »


Dr. Shanza Ikram

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, you need to understand that dark circles around the eyes are sometimes resistant to any treatment and runs in families. Ensure you get a full night's sleep. Do not take stress. Take capsule Perfectil plus (multivitamins and minerals) for three months. Apply Vitam...  Read Full »

I have had a dark, dry skin patch on my chest with itching. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 years old and have had dry skin. Now there is a black dry skin patch on my chest with itching and pimples. Should I be concerned about it? Do I consult with the doctor? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Shanza Ikram

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would suggest the following: Avoid the use of any antiseptic lotion in that area. Apply a combination of Provate S (Betamethasone and Salicylic acid) lotion with liquid paraffin in equal amounts to the area three times in a week. Use ...  Read Full »

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