Dr Disha Hair & Skin Aesthetic Clinic

Dark circles are the most common skin concern that I see in my clinic. Anyone can experience dark circles, including college students, parents of babies, new workers, etc, regardless of their age or gender.

The good news is, the majority of dark circles are easily treatable depending on the proper diagnosis and treatment.

In this article, we will discuss dark circles and the best treatment options to reduce dark circles.

🧠 What Are Dark Circles?

Dark circles describe the skin, which has a darker pigmentation observed under the eyes, creating a tired and/or older appearance. Dark circles can have brown, blue, or purple undertones, depending on the individual and their skin tone.

🧐 What Causes Dark Circles?

✅ 1. Lack of Sleep & Fatigue

Poor sleep reduces blood flow and oxygen, making skin under the eyes less vascularized or duller in color, for the eyes creating the eye area darker.

✅ 2. Genetics

If dark circles run in your family, there is a higher chance you will have them as well, especially if you had thin skin under your eyes!

✅ 3. Allergies & Rubbing Eyes

Rubbing of the eyes from itching or other allergic reactions creates darker pigmentation of skin under the eyes.

✅ 4. Hyperpigmentation

When the skin around the eyes starts to produce additional melanin or pigment, typically, darker skin tones have this extra brown pigmentation.

✅ 5. Aging

As we get older, skin becomes thinner, and fat under the eyes decreases, which allows our blood vessels to be more visible.

✅ 6. Dehydration & Poor Diet

Inadequate hydration or vitamins (especially B12, iron, K) can also cause our under-eye shade to darken.

💆‍♀️ Effective Treatments for Dark Circles

As a dermatology professional, I encourage a tailored approach depending on the reason and severity of the dark circles.

🌿 1. Lifestyle Changes

Get 7–8 hours of sleep
Drink enough water
Eat iron-rich and vitamin-rich foods

🧊 2. Home Remedies (For Mild Cases)

- Use a cold compress to reduce swelling
Slice and place cucumbers or cool green tea bags over the eyes to refresh the area
Use almond oil or creams containing caffeine to treat the under-eye area

💉 3. Medical Treatments (Clinic-Based)

🔹 Topical Creams

Prescribed creams that contain retinol, vitamin K, kojic acid, or caffeine tend will fade pigmentation in the long term.

🔹 Chemical Peels

Light peels using lactic acid or glycolic acid may help fade pigmentation around the eyes.

🔹 Under-Eye Fillers

If dark circles are due to volume loss or hollowness, dermal fillers can restore a youthful, smooth look instantly.

🔹 Laser Therapy

It is safe to use laser therapy under the eyes. Lasers can help with melanin build-up (pigmentation) or blood vessel build-up and improving tone and texture of skin.

👩‍⚕️ Why Visit a Dermatologist?

Not all dark circles are created equal; some are due to pigmentation, some with hollowing, and some lifestyle or health issues.

In my clinic, we begin the process with an in-depth analysis to determine the cause of the dark circles prior to discussing treatment options.

📍 Visit Dr. Disha Jaggi – Skin & Hair Specialist in Lucknow

If you're tired of looking tired, it’s time for a professional solution. I offer:

Customised under-eye care plans
Safe & painless clinical treatments
Long-term skincare advice
Trusted care backed by dermatology expertise

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📍 388, Adjoining SBI, Near Chappan Bhog, Lucknow, Cantonment
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“Your eyes should reflect your energy, not your exhaustion.”
— Dr. Disha Jaggi