The skin around the eyes is some of the thinnest on the body, which can sometimes allow a glimpse at the dark blood vessels around them. Usually, dark circles, or periorbital hyperpigmentation, start to appear more over time. They can occur for a variety of reasons, including genetics and the normal aging process.
"After the age of 30, we lose that fat that once protected that concavity around the eye," one dermatologist told TODAY. "When you have that hollow, then you have shadows that are evident."
But if the dark circles appear rapidly or are accompanied by other symptoms, then they can be a sign of something else. See the conditions that can cause dark circles, home remedies that can help and when it might be time to see a doctor below. |
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