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What Causes Dark Circles Around The Eyes?

I have dark circles. My doctor suggested to use depi white eye counter gel. but i feel the dark circles are geting more darker after applying. is it a symptom of anything else or is in the process of curing? iam a social drinker. very rare i take alcohol.
Wed, 27 Aug 2014
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Hi,

I can understand your apprehension for dark circles which is called as periocular melnaosis.

It can be due to genetic, stress and nutritional causes. If I were your dermatologist then I would have suggested you to use azelaic acid cream to be applied at night time. Alternatively Kojic acid cream or glycolic acid cream or licorice extract or arbutine creams at night time can be used in proper guidance of dermatologist near you.

The most important part is to have a good diet and to use a sunscreen regularly in open environment and on exposure to sun.

Take a proper guidance and follow up with a good dermatologist to take care of the problem better.

Take care.
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What Causes Dark Circles Around The Eyes?

Hi, I can understand your apprehension for dark circles which is called as periocular melnaosis. It can be due to genetic, stress and nutritional causes. If I were your dermatologist then I would have suggested you to use azelaic acid cream to be applied at night time. Alternatively Kojic acid cream or glycolic acid cream or licorice extract or arbutine creams at night time can be used in proper guidance of dermatologist near you. The most important part is to have a good diet and to use a sunscreen regularly in open environment and on exposure to sun. Take a proper guidance and follow up with a good dermatologist to take care of the problem better. Take care.