Bruises under the eyes are such a familiar phenomenon for many people that many simply ignore the problem, perceive it as a kind of visual defect, at best masking it with the help of cosmetics.
In fact, the problem is not limited only to the aesthetic side.
Dark circles under the lower eyelid are a symptom of a wide variety of diseases and pathologies and not an independent disease.
We recommend that you determine the cause of this defect and eliminate it.
In some situations, this can be done on your own, and in some, you should consult a specialist.
REASONS OF BLUES UNDER EYES
The skin under the lower eyelid is very delicate and thin, thinner than, for example, on the arms, cheek, or other parts of the body. Moreover, there are a lot of small capillaries in it. Violation of the permeability of the capillary walls leads to bruising. The thinner the skin, the more visible they are. That is why the problem of bags under the eyes is more relevant for women.
Bruises under the eyes appear for several reasons:
Heavy eye strain.
If you sit at the computer for a long time, work with papers all day, work in a room with poor lighting or in other unfavorable conditions, bruises under your eyes will not keep you waiting long.
After all, this behavior affects not only the eyes themselves (be prepared for photophobia, dry eye syndrome, lacrimation, etc.), but also can provoke the stagnation of blood in the capillaries in the lower eyelid. As a result, they break down and break, and the skin takes on a dark shade.
Lack of sleep.
Not only a specific job can strain your eyes, but also a lack of sleep. Even if you avoid eye strain during the day, but do not allow them to fully “recover” at night, the effect will be the same as with overload: capillaries will burst, dark circles will appear. Typically, this symptom appears after several sleepless nights, not just one. Although it all depends on the age of the person and the characteristics of his body.
Lack of oxygen.
A rare stay in the fresh air leads to oxygen starvation, which affects all body systems.
Bad habits.
This can be both poor nutrition (consumption of fatty, spicy foods, etc.), and frequent use of alcohol, and, of course, smoking. When poison enters the body, the blood circulation is disrupted: the capillaries first narrow, and then quickly and sharply expand back. Due to this overvoltage, they eventually burst. Violation of the integrity of the walls and becomes the cause of the appearance of “bags”.
Age-related changes.
With age, the quality of the skin changes, the subcutaneous fat becomes thinner, and ceases to “hide” the capillaries. The result is dark circles under the eyes.
Substandard or unsuitable cosmetics.
Any cosmetics should be selected individually, considering skin type, age, and other characteristics.
If you ignore these factors, then quite soon such an unpleasant symptom as bags under the eyes may appear.
Also, you should not press hard on the skin when applying the cream – because of this, blood vessels may burst, and if you do not remove the makeup before going to bed, it will clog the pores, and the intercellular fluid will not evaporate – as a result, “bags” will also appear.
Ultraviolet.
The sun’s rays, lamps in a tanning bed also negatively affect the state of subcutaneous fat. Sunscreens must be used.
Taking some medications.
Carefully study the side effects of the drugs you are taking – it is possible that the bruises under the eyes are caused by them, and you should replace the medication with another.
Wearing the wrong glasses.
If the glasses are incorrectly selected, discomfort appears in the eyes, this leads to tension in the eye muscles and, as a result, dark circles appear. In this case, you should consult a competent doctor and correct the prescription for glasses in time.
Wearing improperly fitted contact lenses.
feeling a speck or in the presence of another similar symptom, patients begin to rub their eyes frequently and can injure the delicate capillaries of the lower eyelids. In this case, you need to make an appointment with an optometrist who will select the appropriate contact lenses after the examination.
WHAT DISEASES CAUSE BLUES UNDER THE EYES
Dark circles under the eyes do not always indicate a wrong lifestyle. In some cases, it is a symptom of a disease of the body, functional disorders, pathological changes.
The reasons may be:
Diseases of the liver and kidneys.
You can talk about these diseases if you notice at least one additional symptom: icteric skin tone, urinary disorders, heartburn, heaviness in the abdomen, nausea, and vomiting.
Metabolic disorders, vitamin deficiency.
In these cases, the permeability of the walls of blood vessels and capillaries is impaired, and the result is circles under the eyes. Not only do dark circles speak about the disease, but also fatigue, apathy, drowsiness.
Cardiovascular diseases.
As a result of violations in the cardiovascular system, circles and blue under the eyes are possible. Additional symptoms are shortness of breath, heart pain, dizziness, heart rhythm disturbances.
Chronic fatigue.
It is usually accompanied by the following symptoms: mood swings, poor appetite, frequent colds, exacerbation of chronic diseases, decreased performance, headaches, unstable sleep.
Endocrine disorders, changes in hormonal status.
They are expressed in dizziness, increased heart rate, nervousness, sleep disturbance, excessive sweating.
Dermatological problems.
The problem may be related to insufficient hydration of the facial skin. Concomitant symptoms: peeling of the skin, pallor, swelling of the lower eyelids.
Only a doctor can accurately determine and select the correct treatment after individual consultation.
HOW TO FIND OUT THE CAUSE OF BLUE EYES
There are several ways to determine the cause of bruising under the eyes:
See what symptoms accompany them.
The relationship between bruising and disease is described above.
Pay attention to the frequency and moment of onset of the symptom.
Perhaps bruises under the lower eyelid appear after a sleepless night, after eating certain foods, after using certain cosmetics, or they accompany you all the time. In the first case, we are talking about factors that can be eliminated on their own, in the second, without consulting a doctor and his recommendations for treatment, one cannot do.
Assess the appearance of the bruises.
The blue color of bruises indicates dilated vessels and fragile capillaries, they are red-brown when it comes to skin problems, with dehydration, the skin becomes saggy and flabby.
See a doctor.
If you are sure that the bruises under the eyes are not the result of overwork or the influence of other external factors, then you should make an appointment with an ophthalmologist. At the consultation, he will assess your condition, select the necessary examinations, and give recommendations. If the doctor determines that the appearance of dark circles under the lower eyelid is not associated with visual impairment, he will refer you to another specialist, for example, an endocrinologist if there is a problem with the pancreas, a neurologist or therapist, if dark circles appear due to chronic fatigue, etc. Of course, any doctor is primarily interested in concomitant symptoms, but it is rarely possible to do without examination. Most often used: a general blood test and a blood test for hormone levels, a general urine test, ultrasound, MRI, ECG. Depending on the clinical picture, these types of diagnostics can be supplemented by other specialized studies.
WAYS TO REDUCE BLUES UNDER THE EYES
Treatment of bruises under the eyes is individual and depends on the cause that caused them. It is imperative to eliminate an external irritant if the circles are caused by some kind of external influence, for example, alcohol intake.
Special cosmetics, nourishing masks, herbal compresses help to cope with an aesthetic defect: but keep in mind that they only work to eliminate the symptom, and consultations and competent recommendations of a specialist will help to overcome its cause. But if an important meeting awaits you and you need to look good, feel free to use a good cream, concealer, foundation, etc.
HOW TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY-LOOKING EYE?
The beauty and health of the eyes are the result of a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, first of all, it is worth normalizing the mode of work and rest, starting to eat right, avoiding stress, not smoking, not drinking alcohol. All these recommendations are quite simple but very effective. Moreover, they help to avoid not only circles under the eyes but also the formation of various pathological processes.