Dark Circles or Rings Around the Eyes

Why do we get dark circles around the eyes? How do we get rid of them?

Dark circles around the eyes can be caused by a variety of problems that range from the following:

1.         genetic predisposition-        A genetic predisposition is a genetic affectation which influences the phenotype of an individual organism within a species or population but by definition that phenotype can also be modified by the environmental conditions.

2.         Hyperpigmentation-  In dermatology, hyperpigmentation is the darkening of an area of skin or nails caused by increased melanin.

3.         Sleep deprivation-    a lack of sleep

4.         anemia-          Anemia (/əˈniːmiə/; also spelled anaemia and anæmia; from Ancient Greek: ἀναιμία anaimia, meaning lack of blood, from ἀν- an-, "not" + αἷμα haima, "blood") is a decrease in number of red blood cells (RBCs) or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood.^[1][2] However, it can include decreased oxygen-binding ability of each hemoglobin molecule due to deformity or lack in numeriqal development us in some otheruntypes of hemoglobin deficiency.

Because hemoglobin (found inside RBCs) normally carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues, anemia leads to hypoxia (lack of oxygen) in organs. Since all human cells depend on oxygen for survival, varying degrees of anemia can have a wide range of clinical consequences.

Anemia is the most common disorder of the blood. The several kinds of anemia are produced by a variety of underlying causes. It can be classified in a variety of ways, based on the morphology of RBCs, underlying etiologic mechanisms, and discernible clinical spectra, to mention a few. The three main classes include excessive blood loss (acutely such as a hemorrhage or chronically through low-volume loss), excessive blood cell destruction (hemolysis) or deficient red blood cell production (ineffective hematopoiesis).

Of the two major approaches to diagnosis, the "kinetic" approach involves evaluating production, destruction and loss,^[3] and the "morphologic" approach groups anemia by red blood cell size. The morphologic approach uses a quickly available and low-cost lab test as its starting point (the MCV). On the other hand, focusing early on the question of production may allow the clinician to expose cases more rapidly where multiple causes of anemia coexist.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/)

How do we get rid of dark circles?

According to articles I’ve read online, the most common treatments for hyperpigmentation  are:

Treatment of hyperpigmentation may include hydroquinone, kojic acid, alpha hydroxy acids, azelaic acid, ascorbic acid, tretinoin (Retinol), topical glucocorticoids, and licorice extract. To help prevent these dark spots, sunscreen may be applied.

Things You'll Need

• Washcloth
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• 2 cups warm water
• Bulb syringe

Step 1

Moisten a washcloth with cold water. Put the washcloth on the eye area. Leave in place for a minimum of 10 minutes. To keep the washcloth cold, wring it out and re-moisten it with cold water every couple of minutes. The cold constricts blood vessels to get rid of them.

Step 2

Eliminate certain substances from your diet. The Mayo Clinic says that drinking too much alcohol or caffeinated beverages can be causes of dark circles. Get rid of the circles naturally by avoiding these drinks.

Step 3

Steer clear of common allergens. Since allergies can cause dark circles under the eyes, eliminate exposure to allergens, such as dust, pollen and pet dander, according to “The Doctors Book of Home Remedies II” found on the Mother Nature website. If you have a food allergy, such as wheat or milk, avoid exposure to these substances as well.

Step 4

Protect the eyes from the sun. Since sun exposure can cause dark circles, wear sunglasses or stay out of the sun.Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/178616-how-to-get-rid-of-dark-circles-naturally/#ixzz21iyh10r2

The reason the skin under the eyes is especially susceptible to a darker look is because it is the thinnest skin on the whole body. Our circulation is arranged in such a way that veins that take away deoxygenated blood – which is darker than oxygenated blood – is always near the surface, while the arteries that carry oxygenated blood is deeper down. In effect, when the veins are more pronounced the entire thin skin around the eyelids ends up looking black and darkened.