Dark circles is a common skin issue that plagues most of us. The causes are varied and can be any of these:

• Stress

• Inadequate sleep

• Excess eye rubbing

• Excess screen time

• Sun damage

• Binge drinking

• Smoking

• Ageing

• Dehydration

• Medical problems

There are three obvious types, and you may have one or more of these types:

1. Pigmented- Dark pigmentation of the undereye skin

2. Vascular- Thin overlying skin with prominent blood vessels in the undereye area

3. Structural hollowness due to shape of the underlying bone

It is vital to get yourself evaluated by a dermatologist to know which type you have and to draft a curated treatment plan for you.

Some general measures to reduce your dark circles include:

• Get a full night’s sleep, of atleast 7-8 hhours

• Stop smoking

• Drink in moderation if you must. Avoid binges at all costs.

• Stay hydrated always and cut down on salt in your diet

• Protect your eyes with protective sunglasses and use SPF on the surrounding skin.

• Cut down on your screen time

• Always remove your make up every night before you sleep

• Treat your allergies

Treatments:

-Medical treatments

-Chemical peels

-Radiofrequency skin tightening

-Undereye fillers

-Lasers