Bags under the eyes appear due to the accumulation of fluids and toxins in the lower eyelids and have many common causes such as: lack of sleep, some metabolic or endocrine diseases, or allergies…
Dark circles under the eyes, the nasojugal groove, are a depression below the orbital rim that causes a groove or indentation called the nasojugal groove or if it extends further it is called the malar palpebral groove and it looks like a shadow that may or may not be associated with increased pigmentation in the same area as the bags (lower eyelids).
Therefore, there are 3 types of nasojugal groove dark circles: Depression or groove, pigmentation or dark coloration, and bags that can be caused by fat, fluid, or weakening of the skin’s supporting ligaments due to age.
Dark circles under the eyes are often hereditary, due to family history, or acquired through external or internal factors. Their appearance is related to fatigue, stress, poor diet, hormonal problems, or even some allergies and rubbing the eyes. Prevention and good habits are important for eliminating dark circles.
These appear as a marked depression or groove around the eyes, associated or not with a coloration or increase in pigmentation of the lower eyelids, and have multiple causes.
To get rid of dark circles or prevent them, it’s important to know what they are and what causes these dark discolorations around the eyes. They are an abnormal coloration under the eyes, and many factors can cause them, but fatigue and stress are usually the main culprits behind this aesthetic condition, which is often disliked by many people.
Given that the skin around the eyes is the thinnest on the body, it’s easy to understand why the bluish tones of the blood vessels are more noticeable. Furthermore, the skin around the eyes is much more sensitive to external aggressors. In this regard, avoiding alcohol and tobacco can be an excellent way to prevent dark circles.
ORIGIN OF DARK CIRCLES: NASOUGH FOLDS
- PHYSICAL FATIGUE
Not sleeping well or a lack of rest can be clear triggers for the appearance of tear troughs, also called tear troughs because of the tear ducts on the cheekbone. If you add stress, unhealthy lifestyle habits, and smoking and alcohol consumption to this, the result will be noticeable dark circles under the eyes. This type of skin discoloration appears easily and shows clear signs of insufficient rest.
Avoiding dark circles caused by stress and fatigue is simple; it will suffice to change your routines and lifestyle habits for healthy options that include sleeping 6-8 hours a day, a healthy diet, avoiding staying up late, and drinking enough fluids.
2. Hereditary
Some people have very pronounced dark circles under their eyes due to their pigmentation, which is generally noticeable in people of Arab descent or those of Asian descent. This is caused by a genetic factor, often associated with the body’s incorrect iron production, which leads to an excessive accumulation of iron..
Eliminating hereditary nasolabial fold dark circles is much more complicated than it might seem, as it requires intensive and powerful laser and intense pulsed light treatments. In these cases, consulting a cosmetic physician is a good idea so they can advise you on the best course of action.
3. ALLERGIES
Some allergies can congest the blood vessels around the eyes. This can obviously cause dark circles under the eyes. People with a history of rhinitis, sinusitis, or asthma often experience this.
To learn how to get rid of dark circles caused by allergies or respiratory illnesses, it’s best to treat the underlying condition first and then address the cosmetic aspect. This way, the discoloration around the eyes will be effectively eliminated.
4. MEDICATIONS IN THE EYES
One of the side effects of hypotensive eye drops used to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) is the appearance of pigmentation around the eye. This type of medication is used to treat glaucoma.
TREATMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DARK CIRCLES AND NASOUGH
Drink 8 glasses of water, sleep 8 hours a day, and exercise 8 hours during the week.
To prevent dark circles under the eyes and nasolabial folds, the best approach is to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a calm routine, limiting salt intake (which increases fluid retention), getting enough rest at night, and staying hydrated by drinking eight glasses of water daily.
Pharmacies offer numerous cosmetic treatments to eliminate dark circles and nasolabial folds. Among them, gels, serums, and creams for the eye contour area, as well as anti-dark circle patches and some nutritional supplements, are the most recommended..
In addition, try home remedies. One of the most effective is applying cold compresses or cold gel masks to the closed eye. Besides having a vasoconstrictive effect, this is ideal for reducing swelling in the area. Furthermore, choosing foods rich in potassium is perfect for preventing fluid retention, since sodium is responsible for accumulating fluid in the body.
Dark circles and bags under the eyes are different
The terms bags and dark circles should not be confused because, although both appear around the eyes, they are different things and it is important to know how to differentiate them in order to apply the effective solution.
Bags under the eyes appear due to the accumulation of fluids and toxins in the lower eyelids and have many common causes with dark circles, such as: lack of sleep, some metabolic or endocrine diseases, or allergies…
As previously mentioned, nasojugal groove dark circles are a depression below the orbital rim that causes a groove or indentation called the nasojugal groove, or if it extends further, it’s called the malar palpebral groove. They appear as a shadow and may or may not be associated with increased pigmentation in the same area as bags under the eyes (lower eyelids). Therefore, there are three types of dark circles: depression or groove, pigmentation or dark discoloration, and bags, which can be caused by fat, fluid retention, or weakening of the skin’s supporting ligaments due to gravity, the passage of time, and aging.
If you would like to learn more about the treatment for dark circles under the eyes and nasojugal folds, and receive a personalized assessment, you can contact Benavides Aesthetic Medicine here or visit our section for dark circle treatment.
