It s not a matter of lack of sleep. It s a matter of thin skin and the genes that programmed it. Dark circles under the eyes are not a sign of any serious medical condition. Short of advising you that artfully applied cosmetics might camouflage the circles, I don t have a remedy. I cannot ignore allergies.
Allergies expand veins lying beneath the eyes.
Expanded veins fill with a large volume of dark blood, causing allergic people to have what are called allergic shiners. Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, Fla. 32853-6475. Please read it. For all your pharmacy needs.