Dark under-eye circles may warn of health issue – not just lack of sleep

Many of us notice dark circles under our eyes when we don't get enough sleep. But this isn't the only cause of the bags that make us look rather exhausted

One of the most common causes of dark circles is insufficient sleep. Lack of sleep can cause the skin to appear paler, making blood vessels beneath the skin more visible and thus creating dark circles.

They may also indicate underlying health problems – as shown by a woman who shared her experiences on TikTok. She was stunned when her dermatologist saw the bags under her eyes and instantly realised "allergies run in the family". She shared: "He goes, 'You wanna know how I know?' and I go, 'Yeah!'. He says, 'You have allergic shiners under your eyes'. He said some big word for what it's actually called and then he goes, 'Those dark circles under your eyes'.

Allergic shiners, also known as periorbital dark circles, are dark, shadowy discolourations under the eyes. They are commonly associated with allergic conditions, particularly allergic rhinitis . These dark circles are caused by the congestion of small blood vessels beneath the skin in the under-eye area.

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