People with dark circles and dark circles under the eyes may look older and tired. It is possible to completely get rid of bruises under the eyes that can be covered with makeup, but before starting the treatment, it is necessary to learn the causes of bruises under the eyes. There are many factors that cause dark circles under the eyes. Dermatology Specialist Dr. Instructor Member Sıla Kılıç Sayar said, “The risk of bruises due to genetics increases in individuals who have more than one person in their family with bruises under their eyes. Thirst, insomnia, fatigue, eyestrain, smoking, alcohol, excessive stress, intense ultraviolet light exposure, cardiovascular diseases, protein, iron, vitamin deficiencies such as B, C, E and K can also cause dark circles under the eyes.
THE FACE CAN LOOK TIRED AND OLD
Stating that under-eye bruises are also called under-eye circles or around-the-eye circles or hyperpigmentation around the eyes, Dr. Instructor Member Sıla Kılıç Sayar said, “The bruises under the eyes can make the face look tired and older than it is. Under-eye bruises may also be accompanied by swelling under the eyes. It rarely indicates a health problem and is usually harmless, but it can disturb people psychologically for aesthetic reasons.
BLACKS UNDER THE EYE CAN START FROM CHILDHOOD
Stating that genetic factors are among the most common causes of dark circles under the eyes, Dr. Instructor Member Sayar shared the following information:
“Having more than one bruise in the same family increases the risk, and complaints around the eyes may start in childhood. The natural aging process is also among the causes of dark circles and darkening under the eyes. As people age, their skin becomes thinner and loses its elasticity. The amount of subcutaneous fat tissue, collagen decreases and the blood vessels under the skin become more visible, which causes the area under the eyes to appear dark. Apart from these, atopic dermatitis, which is one of the chronic skin diseases that the person has, birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, some cancer drugs and eye drops used for glaucoma can also cause darkening under the eyes.
THIRD, SLEEPlessness, STRESS IMPORTANT FACTORS
Pointing out that allergic contact dermatitis and drug allergies, various procedures applied to the eye area or post-lesional hyperpigmentation as a result of trauma, are among the causes of acute dermatological diseases, Dr. Instructor Member Sayar said, “Apart from these, thirst (dehydration), insomnia, fatigue, eyestrain, smoking, alcohol, excessive stress, intense ultraviolet ray exposure, cardiovascular diseases, liver and kidney diseases, bleeding disorders, thyroid diseases, anemia, bad Deficiencies of vitamins such as protein, iron, B, C, E and K due to malnutrition and malnutrition are other factors.
FIRST, THE FACT CAUSED BY UNDER-EYE BLACKS SHOULD BE LEARNED
Emphasizing that when planning the treatment of under-eye bruises, it is essential to understand the cause first, Dr. Instructor Member Sayar said:
“Adequate physical examination, taking a detailed history and determining the underlying cause by the dermatologist are important in terms of determining the most appropriate treatment. The reason for darkening under the eyes may be the clarification of the veins due to thinning of the surrounding skin, increased pigmentation due to excessive melanin synthesis, or both. According to the result, there are a wide range of treatment options, from camouflaging methods to medication, injection methods and device treatments.”
Stating that today, the most common method used by people with bruises under the eyes and without any major underlying disease is camouflage. Instructor Member Sayar stated that it is recommended to choose products with mineral content suitable for the eye area when choosing foundation and concealer.
CHEMICAL PEELING, CREAM, SERUM CAN BE USED
Emphasizing that the first step preferred treatments for removing bruises under the eyes are topical products, Dr. Instructor Member Sayar said that the purpose of using them is to suppress the formation of melanin, which gives the skin its dark color, or its transfer to keratinocytes, the cells in the uppermost layer of the skin. Stating that creams and serums containing hydroquinone, retinoic acid, azaleic acid, arbutin, kojic acid, vitamin K and vitamin C are frequently used. Instructor Member Sayar continued as follows:
Other treatment methods include the application of chemical peels by the physician at appropriate concentrations, the application of platelet-rich plasma, that is, PRP, the application of peptide-containing and injectable products that support the production of collagen to the eye area with the method of mesotherapy, in order to reduce melanin and/or to reduce the appearance of vessels by thickening the skin. Q-switched Nd: YAG or long pulse Nd: YAG lasers that do not disrupt the integrity of the skin and ablative lasers that cause peeling of the skin are also used. In addition, gold needle application (fractional radiofrequency) that supports collagen production with its warming effect is a method that has increased in popularity in recent years.
UNDER-EYE FILLER IS EFFECTIVE FOR UP TO 1 YEAR
Pointing out that one of the most important non-surgical minimally invasive dermatological methods is the application of under-eye filler (also called light filling), Dr. Instructor Member Sayar said, “Under-eye filling is the process of filling the under-eye area with a filling material containing hyaluronic acid to restore and soften the volume. Although it varies slightly according to the applied content, the results are effective up to 1 year. Appropriate patient selection for filling application is very important, patients who have under-eye circles due to low volume under the eyes and patients who do not have under-eye bags will be more suitable patients for this application.
IT MAY BE GOOD TO APPLICATION OF COLD COMPRESSIONS OCCASIONALLY
Dr. Instructor Member Sayar, apart from camouflage and professional treatment methods, sleep for enough time and with a high pillow, eat adequate and balanced nutrition, drink plenty of water, adequately moisturize the eye area from an early age, especially if there is a family history of bruises and bags around the eyes, and if there is a family history of bruises and bags, from time to time, a short-term cold cold can be applied to the eye area. He concluded his speech by stating that applying compresses may be beneficial.