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Periorbital dark circles | |
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Other names | Dark circles, infraorbital venous stasis, periorbital hyperpigmentation |
Minor dark circles and a hint of periorbital puffiness—a combination principally suggestive of minor sleep deprivation. | |
Specialty | Sleep medicine |
Periorbital dark circles (including dark circles of the lower eyelid) are dark blemishes around the eyes. There are many causes of this symptom, including heredity and bruising.[1]