Why do East Indians have dark circles under their eyes?

Answer 1

I'm not sure that I understand the question, as I know many Indians, and none of them have dark circles under their eyes to any degree more noticeable than a Caucasian. Please remember that blood becomes red due to an exposure to oxygen, and it is not that color in your veins. The skin under your eye is much thinner, and is very translucent.

According to About.com (http://allergies.about.com... ), the top causes for dark circles under the eyes are:

1.) HEREDITY
Like varicose veins, dark circles under the eyes are usually an inherited trait. If you have dark circles, there is a good chance that others in your family also have them. The skin under the eye is very thin. When blood passes through the large veins close to the surface of the skin it can produce a bluish tint. The more transparent your skin, also an inherited trait, the darker the circles appear.

2.) EXPOSURE TO THE SUN
Even in darker skinned people, exposure to sunlight, especially during the summer months, can cause a higher-than-normal level of skin pigmentation (melanin) under the eyes. People get sun tans because exposure to the sun increases the natural pigmentation of the skin and draws that pigmentation to the surface. The same principle applies to the skin under the eyes.

3.)ALLERGIES, ASTHMA and ECZEMA
Any condition that you have that causes your eyes to itch can contribute to darker circles under the eyes because rubbing or scratching the skin can darken the skin. Hay fever sufferers particularly will notice under-eye "smudges" during the height of the allergy season. Some food allergies can also cause the area under the eyes to appear darker.

4.) MEDICATIONS
Any medications that you are taking that causes blood vessels to dilate, can cause circles under the eyes to darken. Because the skin under the eyes is very delicate, any increase blood flow shows through the skin.

5.) NUTRITION
The lack of nutrients in the diet, or the lack of a balance diet, can contribute to the discoloration of the area under the eyes.

5.) FATIGUE, LACK OF SLEEP
A lack of sleep or excessive tiredness can cause paleness of the skin, which again allows the blood underneath the skin to become more visible and appear more blue or darker.

6.) PREGNANCY and MENSTRUATION
The skin can also become more pale during pregnancy and menstruation, which again allows the underlying veins under the eyes to become more visible.

7.) AGE
If you have a propensity to have dark circles under you eyes, as you grow older, they are likely to become more noticeable and permanent. Excess folds of skin under the eyes will also make dark circles more pronounced.

Answer 2

and glasses which are not so commonly known.

If you would like to apply home remedies to reduce dark circles, here are some of my suggestions:

Buy a box of regular, old fashioned unflavored gelatin (e.g. Knox) from grocery store. Take a small cup or bowl and put in 1 teaspoon of the gelatin mix. Add one tablespoon of boiling water & stir for a minute. Test it on your wrist to make sure it is not too hot. Then, using a cotton ball, pat it under your eyes as you would an eye cream or gel. Go lie down and listen to some music, or take a bath & let it stay on for at least 30 minutes. Then just rinse it off.Gelatin is very high in Vitamin K & Biotin. It will not remove your dark circles on the first application (but you will notice a difference), but if you do it daily for a week, and then 2-3 times a week for maintenance, you should notice a drastic reduction in dark circles.

Answer 3

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Why do East Indians have dark circles under their eyes?

Answer 4

It is not correct to say that East Indians have dark cicles under their eyes. People world over have this problems due to various reasons. I have traveled eastern india widely but I have not seen what you have written. Any way the reasons for getting dark circles are -

There are several reasons why this happens, says Dr. Kucy Pon, a dermatologist with U of T's Division of Dermatology and Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre. "It's commonly caused by very prominent veins which lie below the skin under the eye," she explains. "Under the eye, the skin is very thin and delicate. With aging and sun damage, that skin becomes even thinner and more translucent allowing those veins to become more visible which gives the appearance of dark circles."

The delicate skin in this area can also become wrinkled and baggy as people age. "When light hits the loose skin under the eye, it creates shadows that give a dark appearance mimicking circles," says Pon. And people with darker skin tones are also more prone to circles under their eyes - which can worsen with sun exposure - due to their skin pigmentation. In addition, those who suffer from hay fever, allergies, asthma or skin conditions like eczema can look as though they never get a good night's sleep, she adds. The veins under their eyes become swollen or congested and cast a dark shadow.

The best way to rid yourself of these unflattering "bags" is to get plenty of rest so the veins don't become enlarged, always wear sun screen with at least SPF 30 under the eyes and drink plenty of water, says Pon. She also recommends that asthmatic, hay fever and allergy sufferers treat their conditions so the veins do not swell. Temporary measures for dark circles include cool tea bags or cucumber slices pressed to the eyes and camouflage make-up, preferably with sunscreen, but none of these should be considered a permanent solution.

For people with darker skin pigmentation, dermatologists might prescribe bleaching agents or products containing alpha-hydroxy acids or vitamin A acids which help lighten the dark circles. However, these creams can cause redness and skin irritations,

You make sure you get at least eight hours of rest every night. You exercise, eat a balanced diet and have cut back on the caffeine. So why do you still have those irritating dark circles under your eyes? -

Answer 5

Dr Kucy Pon

Answer 6

1) Water 2) Sleep

Answer 7

Relatively poor diet and stress.

Answer 8

Because they have alot of melanin

Answer 9

let us search and understand the culture.

Answer 10

i think due to pollution and tension.