When fatigue accumulates, ‘dark circles’ under the eyes often settle down without fail. Dark circles are not an official medical term for dark circles under the eyes. It is a symptom caused by blood vessel see-through, and when red capillaries and dark blue veins are reflected on the thin skin under the eyes, it looks dark as if a shadow has been cast. Usually, black shadows are formed under the eyes and along the sides of the nose, and the outer layer of fat surrounding the lower eyelids sometimes bulges out.
As is well known, dark circles are mainly caused by lack of sleep and fatigue. However, dark circles are a ‘complex symptom’ caused by various other causes. Dark circles are generally caused by lack of sleep and stress, and can also be caused by structural causes such as △fat under the eyes △pigmentation △vascular problems.
In addition to lack of sleep, dark circles are also caused by diseases such as rhinitis｜Source: Getty Image Bank
There are several causes of dark circles under the eyes.
The causes of dark circles are very diverse, but they can be divided into two major categories. One is a functional cause and the other is a structural cause. Functional cause refers to a case in which bluish blood gathers under the eyes and temporarily looks like a dark circle due to poor blood circulation due to a decrease in body function. It occurs when the skin is congenitally thin and blood circulation in the veins is poor, and it is mainly caused by nutritional deficiency or lack of sleep. In addition, since the decline in body function due to a decline in immune function is the main cause, sufficient sleep or steady exercise is helpful.
Functional causes are broad, structural causes are narrow. It is a structural problem of the skin that is intricately entangled in the inner area under the eyes, and it can be seen as a congenital rather than an acquired problem. Symptoms such as sagging under the eyes and pigmentation are typical. Dark circles under the eyes occur when there is a large amount of fat under the eyes or when the tissue around the eyes is weak. In addition, when the ligaments under the eyes are stretched due to aging, dark circles may occur. Dark circles due to pigmentation can be caused by discoloration of the skin due to daily eye makeup or pigmentation after inflammation due to atopic dermatitis. Dark circle surgery is also recommended to correct dark circles caused by such structural problems.
It can also be caused by conditions such as allergic rhinitis.
If both functional and structural causes do not apply, allergic rhinitis can be suspected as the cause of dark circles. Body parts and organs do not perform their functions individually, but are organic beings that mesh with each other like gears. Therefore, when a problem occurs in one part of the body, other parts related to that part are also affected.
If blood circulation in the nasal cavity is not smooth due to rhinitis, blood flow under the eyelids is stagnant, and a pigment called hemosiderin in the blood is deposited on the skin. Because of this, not only dark red dark circles can occur, but also fat is accumulated in the area under the eyes to maintain body temperature. Also, if our body loses immunity, the organs in the body cannot perform their functions and the circulation capacity decreases. Therefore, if the dark circles get worse, allergic rhinitis should be suspected.
Depending on the cause, improvement and treatment methods should be different
How to improve dark circles depends on the cause. Lifestyle correction alone can improve enough, but there are cases where medical treatment is needed. If the fat under the eyes is bulging and protruding, fat repositioning can be used, and when the tear trough is sunken, it can be improved through fat grafting or filler correction. Dark circles caused by pigmentation under the eyes can be treated with a laser, and can be prevented by thoroughly managing the habit of rubbing the eyes.
“Dark circles can be caused by one cause, but in most cases it is a combination of two or more factors,” said Dr. Seo Jeong-seok (Dodream Plastic Surgery Clinic), a plastic surgery consultant at Haidaq Plastic Surgery. cannot be completely resolved, and it can be resolved only by mobilizing various complex methods for treatment.” “The most well-known method for getting rid of dark circles is surgical methods such as fat relocation or removal of fat under the eyes, which are effective, and if allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, or atopic dermatitis lasts for a long time, the possibility of dark circles increases, so the underlying disease Treatment should be performed at the same time, and it is good to refrain from drastic weight loss that causes wrinkles under the eyes.” Above all, he advised, “Since it is difficult to completely solve dark circles, it is important to diagnose the clear cause and find the best treatment method for each individual in a multifaceted way.”
In addition to medical treatment, dark circles can be prevented and improved through lifestyle correction. Dark circles that appear due to the reflection of blood vessels require sufficient sleep, and if you take vitamin C through fruits and get enough rest, it will recover to some extent. In addition, if you use a monitor or smartphone for a long time, blood vessels around the eyes may dilate and dark circles may occur, so it is good to be careful. Eye massage, which helps to reduce swelling and blood circulation around the eyes, can also prevent dark circles.
Help = Haidaq Counseling Doctor Seo Jeong-seok (Dodream Plastic Surgery Clinic Plastic Surgery Specialist)
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2023-07-14 11:00:00
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