Dark circles are the darkened areas on the skin below the eyes. Dark circles may occur with or without underlying pathology.
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DARK CIRCLES
- CAUSES OF DARK CIRCLES
- PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF DARK CIRCLES
- DIAGNOSIS OF DARK CIRCLES
- TREATMENTS FOR DARK CIRCLES
- PROGNOSIS OF DARK CIRCLES
- COMPLICATIONS OF DARK CIRCLES
- DARK CIRCLES AND AYURVEDA
- NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES OF DARK CIRCLES
- PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS OF DARK CIRCLES
- SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS OF DARK CIRCLES
- LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DARK CIRCLES
- AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS OF DARK CIRCLES
- CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR DARK CIRCLES
- AYURVEDIC LOCAL TREATMENT FOR DARK CIRCLES
- AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT FOR DARK CIRCLES
- AYURVEDIC SHODHANA TREATMENT FOR DARK CIRCLES
- COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR DARK CIRCLES
- HOME REMEDIES FOR DARK CIRCLES
- DIET AND BEHAVIOUR FOR DARK CIRCLES
- YOGA FOR DARK CIRCLES
- RESEARCH PAPERS OF AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF DARK CIRCLES
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DARK CIRCLES
- Dark circles around the eyes (periorbital hyperpigmentation)
CAUSES OF DARK CIRCLES
- Overexposure to sunlight
- Allergic reactions
- Influence of hormones
- Certain medications
- Endocrine disorders
- Eyestrain
- Oversleeping
- Ageing
- Dehydration
- Anaemia
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF DARK CIRCLES
Due to the overexposure to sunlight or other factors the skin pigment melanin content increases, that found as tan or brown patches particularly on the face and around the eyes as dark circles.
DIAGNOSIS OF DARK CIRCLES
- EXAMINATIONS
- Inspection of the skin around the eyes by a dermatologist
- INVESTIGATIONS
- Laboratory tests – to detect the underlying pathology
TREATMENTS FOR DARK CIRCLES
- Lightening creams
- Sunscreen
- Lasers
- Chemical peel
- Treatment for underlying pathology
PROGNOSIS OF DARK CIRCLES
- Prognosis is based on the cause of dark circles, duration and condition of the patient
- Some pigmentation may indicate malignant skin cancer.
COMPLICATIONS OF DARK CIRCLES
- Persistent hyperpigmentation
DARK CIRCLES AND AYURVEDA
- In Ayurveda, dark circles falling under ‘vyanga’.
- According to Ayurveda, twakrogas are known by the general term Kushta. Vyanga is one of the types of Kshudra Kushta. General medicines used for the treatment of skin diseases (kushta) are effective in hyperpigmentation.
NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES OF DARK CIRCLES
- Excess consumption of dry, oily, unctuous food
- Vitiation of dosha and dhatus
- Exposure to sunlight
PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS OF DARK CIRCLES
- Brownish skin patches around the eyes
SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS OF DARK CIRCLES
In the pathogenesis of vyanga, tridoṣas (vāta, pitta and kapha) are involved along with rasa and rakta dhatu.
LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DARK CIRCLES
- Shyava varna – brownish-black discolouration as circles around the eyes
AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS OF DARK CIRCLES
- Sadhya – curable
CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR DARK CIRCLES
Ayurvedic local treatment for DARK CIRCLES
- nalpamaradi taila
- dinesavalyadi keram
- eladi gana churna – application on the site of spots along with buttermilk
- netra tarpana
- Kumkumadi Tailam
- Manjishtadi Tailam
AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT FOR DARK CIRCLES
- Patolamooladi kashaya
- Gandhaka Rasāyana
- Panchatikta ghrita
AYURVEDIC SHODHANA TREATMENT FOR DARK CIRCLES
- Vamana- emesis
- Virechana – purgation
- Nasya – kumkumadi taila
COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR DARK CIRCLES
Internal administration
- Patolamooladi kashaya
- Arogyavardhini Rasa
- Gandhaka Rasāyana
- Panchatikta ghrita
- Sarivadyasava
HOME REMEDIES FOR DARK CIRCLES
- Intake of Indian gooseberry – cools the body
- Application of buttermilk, cucumber, lemon juice, tea bags in the affected area
- Application f topical vitamin C
DIET AND BEHAVIOUR FOR DARK CIRCLES
- Avoid food items which produce dosha imbalance like cold and dry food, hard to digest. Because dosha imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
- Consume easily digestible food items and a balanced diet
- Avoid exposure to dust, smoke, sunlight
- Avoid oversleeping and night awakening
YOGA FOR DARK CIRCLES
- Nadi Shuddi Pranayam – calms the mind and provide overall immunity and healthy skin
The patient needs to be seated in a meditative posture with the head and spine erect, with the body relaxed. The patient has to close his one nostril (e.g. left nostril if using the right hand and vice versa) with the thumb and exhale completely through the other nostril. Again, he will have to breathe in deeply through the other nostril while the opposite nostril is still closed with the thumb.
- Sarvangasana
- Halahalasana provide glowing skin
- Bhujangasana
RESEARCH PAPERS OF AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF DARK CIRCLES
- Effect of kumkumadi taila marsha nasya in the management of vyanga
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