Hello. I have dark circles underneath my eyes. I tried applying all ointments an creams and all ayurveda stuff too. And I have enough sleep. But still its persisting. May I know what exactly and how I need to cure?

Dr. Sandesh GuptaDermatologist22yrs exp

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Dark circles can be caused by heredity, poor sleep, improper nutrition, stress,Smoking, Hyperpigmentation caused by sun damage, Caffeine consumption, Alcohol consumption. Medical conditions (eczema, thyroid problems, etc, Heredity. Treatments include eye cream, intense pulsed light therapy, skin resurfacing and injectable fillers, but before you choose one it's important to determine the cause. You should avoid staying up late at night. You can try applying cucumber slices on your eyes when you have time to relax and close your eyes. Apply a mixture of lemon and potato juice twice a day. Try to increase intake of vitamin A rich foods. Cucumber and potato are best for dark circle removal. So you can either slice or make a juice and apply it daily when going to sleep. Don't strain your eyes by looking at computer/TV/laptop for long times. Consult a nearby dermatologist for medicinal help.  

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