Abstract

SKIN DARK CIRCLES AND IT'S TREATMENT

Manisha Rajabhau Pawar* and Hingne L. D. (M.pharm)

ABSTRACT

Skin dark circles represent a common and multifactorial challenge in the world of aesthetic medicine and are the result of a variety of factors including deep facial anatomy, soft tissue changes, as well as contributions from the skin. A variety of treatment options exist, and a customised management strategy can be developed for the particular anatomic changes present. A literature search using MEDLINE and non-MEDLINE sources was performed utilising keywords including: „Dark circles‟ „infraorbital dark circles‟, „infraorbital pigment‟, „undereye circles‟ and „lower eyelid bags‟. A comprehensive review of the literature was performed and the data were assimilated with evidence from our practice. This review provides a detailed discussion of the aetiology, pathogenesis, evaluation and management of infraorbital dark circles.

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