Dark Circles under eyes

Goatsbreath · 22nd February 2004, 11:37 AM

I have had dark circles under my eyes for a long time now. Years. I have always just lived with them as part of who I was but I would really like to get rid of them. I just dont know how. I know there is cremes and such but I am a guy and dont want to where make-up. If you know anything or have any advice it would be appreciated.....thanks

brashgal · 22nd February 2004, 11:52 AM

Do you drink enough water? Dehydration can contribute to dark circles. If you don't take a multivitamin you might want to start, may be something lacking in your diet. And the obvious, getting enough sleep?

lost_in_chgo · 22nd February 2004, 12:12 PM

Could be allergies.
http://aww.ninemsn.com.au/aww/Health...article685.asp

Goatsbreath · 22nd February 2004, 12:22 PM

Thanks for your help, I think the allergies may be something to look at as I do have a lot of allergy problems. I know pollen/ dust and such things stir them up, I wonder if I am allergic to a food that i dont know about however. Thanks for the direction

Iamhappy · 22nd February 2004, 1:19 PM

Genetics may also be a factor. In which case, nothing much can be done. A good concealer comes in handy on these occasions.

moimeme · 22nd February 2004, 2:15 PM

I've got the stupid things. They're called 'allergic shiners'. My doc suggested that I press a hot washrag against them for 30 seconds a couple of times a day to help clear the congestion that causes them. Needless to say, you use water no hotter than you can stand. If you want a detailed explanation of how they occur:

http://www.ivillagehealth.com/expert...187300,00.html

Vivid_29 · 22nd February 2004, 2:22 PM

I believe an iron deficiency can cause dark circles...

~V

moimeme · 22nd February 2004, 2:27 PM

There are lots of causes but allergic rhinitis is most common, I'm told. It's always worthwhile seeing a doc for a diagnosis, but if Goat has had them his whole life, an iron deficiency would likely have been picked up in an exam by now.

Vivid_29 · 22nd February 2004, 2:36 PM

Understood. I must have missed that in his original post.

~V

reasontosigh · 22nd February 2004, 2:40 PM

An iron deficiency may have been picked up by now, but not necessarily. Can't hurt to do a double check on that one.

But I do agree that extensive allergy testing might root things out for him. He'll also find out that way if he does have a food allergy, as he stated he suspected.

dyermaker · 22nd February 2004, 3:54 PM

I get them when I'm tired, as does every member of my family on my mom's side.

moimeme · 22nd February 2004, 4:00 PM

When I'm tired, I get bags on top of the circles. Very attractive

Vivid_29 · 22nd February 2004, 4:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by moimeme
When I'm tired, I get bags on top of the circles. Very attractive

It doesn't matter Moimeme. You'll always be attractive to me!

And I'm not sorry for putting you on the spot!

~V

reasontosigh · 22nd February 2004, 4:29 PM

My under-eye bags seem to be a permanent part of my facial landscape these days, but when I'm tired they are actually steamer trunks!

One advantage to wearing glasses (maybe I should post this in the glasses thread too!) is that they hide them rather nicely!!!

moimeme · 22nd February 2004, 4:30 PM

It doesn't matter Moimeme. You'll always be attractive to me

Thanks, sweetie!

I used to know someone who'd say 'I'd love you even if you looked like a bag of hammers' ROTFL! Not exactly poetic but I couldn't fault the sentiment LOL