Are you worried about your child’s dark circles? There can be many causes for these blue circles under the eyes. And, very often, lack of sleep is not the main reason.
Your child sleeps through the night, is in good shape during the day, no longer needs to take naps. And yet, he has dark circles all the time! How can this strange phenomenon be explained? A dark circle is a variation in the color of the skin under the eyes. It can be blue, purplish, or even brown, full or hollow. Contrary to popular belief, dark circles are not always the result of a lack of sleep. Even if this can obviously be the case! Parents who suffer from sleepless nights after their baby is born know this well. Unsightly, dark circles are nevertheless harmless and are not a sign of a serious health problem.
It can be surprising to see a small child with dark circles under their eyes when they seem to be doing very well otherwise. But dark circles in children actually have other causes than fatigue or overwork, as is often the case in adults. And the first reason is to be found in their skin.
They have thinner, more supple and translucent skin than adults, and the venous network under their eyes is naturally more visible. Nothing to worry about. Another possible cause of dark circles is heredity! Yes, if you have very visible dark circles, there is a good chance that your child will have them too. And unfortunately, there is not much we can do about genetics.
But dark circles can also appear in children when they suffer from allergies, for example during the hay fever season. The blood vessels swell due to the allergens and are then more visible through the thin skin of children. As we have seen, dark circles are therefore not a worrying symptom. However, vigilance is required in the presence of other symptoms: if the child is not eating properly, is not sleeping well, or has pain. A consultation with the doctor is then necessary.