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Dark circles under the eyes
Dark circles under the eyes are usually unrelated to physical disease or the amount of sleep you get. The condition depends on several anatomical factors and may reflect a family trait.

The skin of our eyelids is thin and contains little fatty tissue. Blood that passes through large veins close to the surface shows through the skin, producing a bluish-black tint. Also in time, there may be some leakage of blood as with varicose veins on the lower legs.

Dark circles are accentuated when one is tired or pale, during menstruation and in the latter part of pregnancy. With aging, the discolouration may become more obvious and permanent.

Dark circles can usually be concealed with various camouflage creams that many cosmetic companies now market. Those who wear glasses may find that tinted lenses will help the dark circles seem less noticeable.

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