Children as well as adults suffer from unsightly blue-gray spots under the eyes, called dark circles. Adults usually suffer from this problem when they suffer from fatigue, stress or poor diet, but in the case of children we should not worry, although we do let us know why it happens.
Dark circles in children are generally present accidentally around the base of the eye, where even a small swelling will be observed in that area. Its tones are usually reddish, grayish, brown or purple. Children with fair skin tend to be more likely to make them look more easily, and let's not forget that it is a quite sensitive area that any small hint can make this tone appear.
Causes of dark circles in children
In general, its appearance is usually occasionally. When we observe that the child suffers from dark circles, they usually transmit that effect that they do not like, with a look much duller, sad and it even gives us the appearance that the child is sick.
Tiredness or lack of sleep
Children also reflect their tired face as a result of having a bad night, from a change in schedule, busy days, long trips ... any incident, as in adults, can lead to exhaustion and this is shown in the dark spots under the eyes.
A cold or stuffy nose
Nasal congestion is the most common so that this coloration appears in the eyes. The veins of the eyes communicate with the nasal veins so a much slower or non-existent flow during congestion causes them to appear dark circles.
Congestion appears in colds, as the air is reduced as we have mentioned. In other cases it appears in allergic rhinitis, where are the known "allergic dark circles". When the child has sinusitis These symptoms also appear and it can also cause an alarm signal when the child begins to suffer his first signs of childhood asthma.
If any of these symptoms is not associated with this discomfort, we may think that it is a hereditary factor. In this case, the cause is genetic and probably some of the relatives have this same trait.
Tips for children with dark circles
As we have mentioned the fact of suffering from dark circles it is not a problem or a symptom of being sick. All children in some specific way present this effect. If you have dark circles and it is associated with other symptoms such as weakness, a change in your unusual behavior, or that you do not eat well, then a consult the pediatrician. But without in principle it may be because you are tired, you can take a good rest and then we will observe that it will have disappeared.
It is not recommended to use cosmetics to make up that part and hide them due to possible allergies. Nor is it advisable to use "home remedies" that can be consulted on the internet, since its consequences are not expected.
If the dark circles have appeared as a result of some type of allergy, you have to look for the responsible cause. It may be that some of the factors such as the hair of a pet, cigarette smoke, some tissues or being in contact with a toxic substance could be the trigger and where only the pediatrician should give proper treatment for each case.
In the case of a cold with nasal congestion it is advisable to alleviate all symptoms that trigger dark circles, with solutions to decongest and make the normal flow of the veins continue its journey. A good solution is to elevate your head slightly when lying in bed.
In short, many children suffer from unsightly dark circles, either permanently or sporadically and can be caused by many factors, both physiological, genetic or pathological. In either case, the child has to be sufficiently rested and give that little time for them to disappear.