What causes darkness of skin under someone's eyes?
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It's actually caused by tiny blood vessels.  The skin under the eye is so thin it shows through.  There are over the counter cosmetic creams that can get rid of under eye circles.  Some people say putting slices of cucumbers on your closed eyes for a few minutes works too.  I haven't ever tried that, though.  You can also try getting more sleep.
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the black eyes are often a combination of lack of iron and lack of sleep you should take a food supplement containing ginseng which you can buy at most chemists  also if your not sleeping try reading a book and go to bed at 9;30 each night an read till about ten this gives your body a relaxed sense and really works for me if this doesnt work leave a question in my inbox  chl_farrell@yahoo.com
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no\n\nyou're skin only gets darker when exposed to ultraviolet light.
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Here are somethings that can cause this problem.\n\n1. Lack of sleep.\n2. Inherited condition having a family with the kind of skin that makes dark circles more likely.\n3. Fluid retention which causes puffiness that may cast shadows.\n4. Aging which thins and relaxes the skin around the eyes.\n\nDark eye circles - treatments and remedies \n\n1. Powdered fenugreek and milk are said to tackle dark circles. Apply a paste of fenugreek mixed in milk on dark circles in the night. Wash off in the morning and watch dark circles vanish for good.\n\n2. Freeze grated cucumber. Massage the grated cucumber ice cubes on the eyes. \n\n3. Soak cotton wool in cucumber juice or potato juice & apply around the eyes.\n\n4. For eye puffiness, any tea bag (herbal is better, especially eyebright), slightly cooled, placed on the eyes while you rest.\n\n5. To lighten dark circles under your eyes, wrap a grated raw potato in cheesecloth and apply to eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.\n\n6. The best overall eye tonic is eyebright (an herb). Make a tea of it and either use the teabags or soak cotton balls or soft gauze in the tea and apply to eyes as a compress while lying down.
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dark circles under the eyes are usually cause by blood clots... there's creams that you can buy at the pharmacy or you can consult a dermatologist....if the lines just appear it could be due to the lack of moisturizer.. or maybe if you spend to much time in the sun and dont' apply sunblock...good luck chrys
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Dark skinned people have melanin in it. \nMelanin works like a sunscreen.\nThat's way dark skinned people have less skin cancer\nwile spending a lot more time outside.
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Dark circles under your eyes means that your liver is not functioning well.  Probably not poorly enough to alarm a medical doctor, but enough to make you feel bad and to alert you to get plenty of sleep and extra water.\n\nThe liver repairs at night between 1 and 3 a.m. if you've had enough water to drink during the day.  If you're dehydrated, you'll wake up and have trouble getting back to sleep during that time.\n\nFenugreek and Thyme are good for respiratory ailments.  Headaches can be caused by dehydration or toxicity.  Make sure you have plenty of fiber in your diet.  Zinc is good for congestion and stuffiness.  Try Throat Coat tea or Gypsy Cold Care tea from Traditional Medicinals.\n\nWarm honey and lemon are great, too.  2 T honey, 2 T fresh lemon juice added to about 6 oz. warm water.
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Have you been tested to see if you are anemic.  I am anemic and when my hemoglobin drops low sometimes I get dark cicles under my eyes that won't go away until my iron levels rise.  Just something to check into
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It means you have a skin fungus.\nA black light is the way some dermatologists check to see if a skin condition is fungus.\nI am surprised these areas have not bothered you.\nI would get to a dermatologist right away and bring the black light with you to show him in case he does not have one.\nMany dermatologists have black lights to see if a condition is actaully fungus but not all.\nBut hey should all know about the blacklight beieng the test for fungus on the skin.
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Maybe the skin is very dry. Try a moisturiser specially formulated for the sensitive eye area.
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/under-eye-puffiness/AN00664\n\nWhat causes puffy eyes? Is there anything I can do to reduce it?\n\n\nMayo Clinic dermatologist Lawrence Gibson, M.D., and colleagues answer select questions from readers.\nAnswer\nMild puffiness of the skin under your eyes can result from a number of causes, including:\n\nHeredity \nFluid retention such as due to changes in weather or hormone levels \nAllergies or dermatitis, especially if puffiness is accompanied by redness and itching \nUnder-eye puffiness is usually only a temporary cosmetic concern and rarely a sign of a serious underlying medical condition. Some tips for reducing mild under-eye puffiness:\n\nRaise the head of your bed at night. This helps prevent fluids from accumulating around your eyes as you sleep. \nWhile sitting up, apply a cool tap water compress to the skin under your eyes for a few minutes. You can also use chilled cucumber slices, a refrigerated gel mask or chilled, damp tea bags. \nThere is some anecdotal evidence that hemorrhoid cream applied under the eyes can reduce puffiness. But no clinical trials have evaluated its effectiveness for this use. Also, ingredients in hemorrhoid cream may be irritating to the skin around your eyes, resulting in dryness and inflammation.\n\nIf puffiness is severe and persistent or you notice swelling (edema) in other parts of your body, see your doctor. He or she will want to rule out other possible causes of swelling, such as kidney or thyroid problems or a side effect of medications.\n\n_______________________\n\nhttp://www.ageless.co.za/what-causes-puffy-eyes.htm#What%20causes%20puffy%20eyes?\n\nThyroid problems \nPeople suffering from a thyroid problem (also referred to as a goiter) normally have very protruding eyes - if you have any qualms about your thyroid not functioning effectively, or if you have any symptoms of an over - or under active thyroid please check the amount of iodine you consume, and consult your doctor immediately.\n\nAging and nutrition \nAs we age, the fragile skin around our eye start to lose its elasticity, and the lymphatic drainage system, which helps to keep the area voided of excess fluids, loses it proper functioning. \nNutrition can also play a part and although our product will assist in re-vitalizing the collagen and elastin in the skin around the eyes, you do need vitamin C in your body in order for collagen to be formed.\n\nIn the absence of vitamin C, the body cannot produce collagen. The RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) of 60 mg of vitamin C per day it will not achieve much, nor will it assist in enhancing and furthering the quality of your skin – this amount is only enough to prevent beriberi (scurvy).\n\nTo assist in collagen formation and re-vitalizing your fragile skin around the eyes - please consider taking an extra vitamin C (ascorbic acid) supplement, after checking with your medical practitioner.\n\nWhen taking a vitamin C supplement, look at one that contains bioflavonoids (vitamin P) as well, as these bioflavonoids boosts the efficacy with which the vitamin will perform its work.\n\nTiredness \nPlain tiredness will add to the problem. Check the amount of hours you sleep and also take note of the amount of hours you work in front of a computer terminal or watch television – both these activities can cause strain.\n\nEyedrops will relieve irritation and a bloodshot look, but will do little to soothe tired eyes.\n\n... crying...
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Chinese medicine says that dark circles under your eyes are a sign of an internal problem, not just a skin problem. If they are dark that indicates toxic blood and the kidneys weakness in filtering your blood. If they are swollen that indicates sluggish filtration of your kidneys.\n\nThis can lead to a variety of health problems such as water retention, scanty urine, swollen ankles, fingers and toes and possibly urinary infection. \nThere are several solutions you can use. \nThe are in my source you should check them out.\n\nhttp://www.jtfit.com/bags-eyes/
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It could be eye strain.  Are you getting enough sleep?  If you are studying, or reading, or staring at a computer monitor or TV for long hours, your eyes can become strained and this is nature's way of telling you to give it a rest.  Try doing something else for a while, take a nap, massage your muscles very gently under your eye.  Get lots of rest.
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Because if a person doesn't get much sleep they have bloodshot eyes where the veins in their eyes are more visible
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The answer is darkness.
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Poor night vision or poor adaptation to darkness is often a clinical sign of vitamin A deficiency and/or zinc deficiency.  How well are you eating?  Are you eating the recommended 5-9 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables and 3 servings of WHOLE grains each day?  Do you have any digestion or malabsorption problems?  Do you have obvious other health problems with your skin, hair, immune system, energy, etc.?\n\nVitamin A and Zinc deficiencies are fairly common because so many people today try to live on junk food diets.  If any of this 'sounds like you' it may be a good idea to see a nutrition-oriented health care professional for proper assessment and guidance.\n\nBest wishes.
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Insulin resistance can cause this darkening of the skin. You should see a doctor to be evaluated before you dismiss it as anything cosmetic. If it is insulin resistance you will need to modify your diet to prevent diabetes.