Q What causes sudden darkening under the eyes?
The dark circles have many causes like - age, anaemia, allergies, atopic dermatitis (eczema), hereditary factor, any liver disorder, lifestyle factors, such as physical or emotional stress, smoking, or chronic alcohol use, nasal congestion, recurrent rubbing or scratching your eyes, excess sun exposure etc. To remove the dark circles, it is necessary to rule out the cause depending on which you can take proper curative and preventive treatment. Some preventive measures are - Adequate sleep and relaxation are very important to prevent the stress factor. Daily exercise for about 30-45 min to increase the blood circulation is suggested. It is advised to have a nutritious and balanced diet, including fresh fruits, salads, yogurt and sprouts in your daily diet, along with unprocessed cereals, skimmed milk, cottage cheese (paneer), lentils and beans.