Treatments of Infra-Orbital Dark Circles by Various Etiologies
- Authors
- Park, Kui Young; Kwon, Hyun Jung; Youn, Choon Shik; Seo, Seong Jun; Kim, Myeong Nam
- Issue Date
- Oct-2018
- Publisher
- KOREAN DERMATOLOGICAL ASSOC
- Keywords
- Dark circles; Etiology; Infra-orbital darkness; Treatment options
- Citation
- ANNALS OF DERMATOLOGY, v.30, no.5, pp 522 - 528
- Pages
- 7
- Journal Title
- ANNALS OF DERMATOLOGY
- Volume
- 30
- Number
- 5
- Start Page
- 522
- End Page
- 528
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/cau/handle/2019.sw.cau/700
- DOI
- 10.5021/ad.2018.30.5.522
- ISSN
- 1013-9087
2005-3894
- Abstract
- Dark circles refer to visible darkness of the infra-orbital areas. Dark circles are a cosmetic concern for many individuals, although not a medical concern. Moreover, clear definitions and possible causes of dark circles have not been elucidated. This study reviews the possible causes and treatment options for dark circles based on a review of the medical literature and the authors' clinical experience. Potential factors that contribute to dark circles include excessive pigmentation, shadowing due to tear troughs and infra-orbital fat herniation, shadowing due to infraorbital laxity and wrinkles, and thin, translucent skin overlying the orbicularis oculi muscle. Given the different possible causes for dark circles, therapeutic modalities must be individualized for each patient. Because various factors cause dark circles, it is useful to identify the underlying causes in order to select the appropriate treatment.
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