• Click "Download Now" image upwards.
• Here is the link Dark circles under eyes toddler if the image doesnt shows
• Then, after you click the image you'll go to the 100% protected site where your download will start shortly
• The small window should appear. Click RUN, and thats all. Just follow the instructions of the installer.

Sharisa Lewis is a freelance writer and editor for Work.com and various other websites. She launched the Washington Post's Health Section. Lewis' work experience also includes producing, editing and writing for AOL News, Washingtonpost.com and PBS Online. She has a Master of Public Policy from American University and a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Brigham Young University. What Causes Dark Circles Under Eyes in Children?

Photo Credit cheeky boy image by Renata Osinska from Fotolia.com Not From Lack of SleepDark circles under the eyes in children are not usually from lack of sleep or troubled sleep. When you see dark circles under the eyes of your kids, look for another health problem. Not a Sign of Bad HealthIf you see dark circles under your child's eyes, it does not necessarily mean they have poor health or lack vitamins or nutrition. Nasal Congestion Likely to BlameDark circles under the eyes are most likely caused by nasal congestion, according to Barton Schmitt, M.D.

in Parenting magazine. If the nose is blocked, the veins around the eyes get larger and darker. Nasal congestion can be caused by hay fever, sinus infections, colds or allergies. It can also be caused by large adenoids, which cause your child to breathe through his mouth more than his nose.

Nasal congestion can also be a result of enlarged tonsils. Common With Fair ComplexionChildren with a lighter complexion often appear to have darker circles under their eyes without any related health problem. What Are the Causes of Dark Circles Around Eyes in Women? Runs in FamiliesDark circles under the eyes can be common within a family.

Some people genetically have thinner skin under the eyes. Check family circle to see if dark circles are the norm.� Not a Sign of AnemiaOften the child with dark circles also looks pale, but this is not a sign of anemia. Instead, the congestion or puffy skin makes the surrounding area appear pale. Signs to Call a DoctorDark, puffy circles are not usually cause for calling a doctor. However, do call your child's doctor if he snores badly at night, breathes mostly through his mouth, has persistent nasal congestion or has signs of skin irritation on the face. GOAL� Gain 2 pounds per week� Gain 1.5 pounds per week� Gain 1 pound per week� Gain 0.5 pound per week� Maintain my current weight� Lose 0.5 pound per week� Lose 1 pound per week� Lose 1.5 pounds per week� Lose 2 pounds per week � Something to Help Darkness Under Your Eyes� About Eyes & Eye Cream� Can Sleep Training Be Harmful?� Adductor Resistance & Half-Squat Dark circles under eyes toddler Magazine�University of Michigan Health Systems�MSN Health OFFICIAL PARTNER OF THE LIVE STRONG FOUNDATION� CANCER SUPPORT� SHOP� TEAM LIVESTRONG� DONATECopyright � 2016 Demand Media, Inc.Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the LIVESTRONG.COM Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.The material appearing on LIVESTRONG.COM is for educational use only.

It should not beused as a substitute for professional medical advice,diagnosis or treatment. LIVESTRONG is a registered trademark of the LIVESTRONG Foundation.The LIVESTRONG Foundation and LIVESTRONG.COM do not endorseany of the products or services that are advertised on the web site.Moreover, we do not select every advertiser or advertisement that appears on the web site-many of theadvertisements are served by third party advertising companies.Ad Choices Sharisa Lewis is a freelance writer and editor for Work.com and various other websites.

She launched the Washington Post's Health Section. Lewis' work experience also includes producing, editing and writing for AOL News, Washingtonpost.com and PBS Online. She has a Master of Public Policy from American University and a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Brigham Young University. What Causes Dark Circles Under Eyes in Children? Photo Credit cheeky boy image by Renata Osinska from Fotolia.com Not From Lack of SleepDark circles under the eyes in children are not usually from lack of sleep or troubled sleep.

When you see dark circles under the eyes of your kids, look for another health problem. Not a Sign of Bad HealthIf you see dark circles under your child's eyes, it does not necessarily mean they have poor health or lack vitamins or nutrition.

Nasal Congestion Likely to BlameDark circles under the eyes are most likely caused by nasal congestion, according to Barton Schmitt, M.D. in Parenting magazine. If the nose is blocked, the veins around the eyes get larger and darker.

Nasal congestion can be caused by hay fever, sinus infections, colds or allergies. It can also be caused by large adenoids, which cause your child to breathe through his mouth more than his nose. Nasal congestion can also be a result of enlarged tonsils.

Common With Fair ComplexionChildren with a lighter complexion often appear to have darker circles under their eyes without any related health problem. What Are the Causes of Dark Circles Around Eyes in Women? Runs in FamiliesDark circles under the eyes can be common within a family. Some people genetically have thinner skin under the eyes. Check family circle to see if dark circles are the norm.� Not a Sign of AnemiaOften the child with dark circles also looks pale, but this is not a sign of anemia.

Instead, the congestion or puffy skin makes the surrounding area appear pale. Signs to Call a DoctorDark, puffy circles are not usually cause for calling a doctor. However, do call your child's doctor if he snores badly at night, breathes mostly through his mouth, has persistent nasal congestion or has signs of skin irritation on the face. GOAL� Gain 2 pounds per week� Gain 1.5 pounds per week� Gain 1 pound per week� Gain 0.5 pound per week� Maintain my current weight� Lose 0.5 pound per week� Lose 1 pound per week� Lose 1.5 pounds per week� Lose 2 pounds per week � Something to Help Darkness Under Your Eyes� About Eyes & Eye Cream� Can Sleep Training Be Harmful?� Adductor Resistance & Half-Squat CirclesReferences�Parents Magazine�University of Michigan Health Systems�MSN Health OFFICIAL PARTNER OF THE LIVE STRONG FOUNDATION� CANCER SUPPORT� SHOP� TEAM LIVESTRONG� DONATECopyright � 2016 Demand Media, Inc.Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the LIVESTRONG.COM Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.The material appearing on LIVESTRONG.COM is for educational use only.

It should not beused as a substitute for professional medical advice,diagnosis or treatment. LIVESTRONG is a registered trademark of the LIVESTRONG Foundation.The LIVESTRONG Foundation and LIVESTRONG.COM do not endorseany of the products dark circles under eyes toddler services that are advertised on the web site.Moreover, we do not select every advertiser or advertisement that appears on the web site-many of theadvertisements are served by third party advertising companies.Ad Choices Austin Millet has been writing since 2007, with much of his content relating to psychology, literature and music.

His work has been published primarily on eHow. He earned a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences in English from the University of Illinois and is pursuing independent post-graduate studies. Dark circles under a child's eyes are a common symptom of allergies or hay fever Photo Credit Pixland/Pixland/Getty ImagesDark circles under the eyes of an infant or toddler are a fairly common symptom of a number of benign conditions, most often allergies or hay fever.

Though they can have a somewhat alarming appearance, especially at first, these dark circles - commonly dark circles under eyes toddler "allergic shiners" according to Baby Center - are a common occurrence and are not particularly dangerous or alarming. DescriptionDark circles are common to people of all ages, but small children and babies are especially susceptible due to their immune system's lack of experience dealing with normal ambient microbes. Sometimes the dark areas are more sensitive to pain.

According to "Parents" Magazine, these dark circles are more prominent and noticeable in children with fair skin. CausesAccording to About Kids' Health, the most common cause is a congested nose. A stuffed up nose causes the nasal cavity to swell, which, according to Baby Center, restricts the blood flow of surrounding veins, causing them to swell and appear darker. The most common causes of a congested nose in toddlers are allergies and hay fever, though it could also be caused by chronic sinus infections, recurrent colds or blockage of the nose - which is probably the cause if you notice your child breathing more through his mouth than his nose. Hydroquinone & Dark Circles Other SymptomsIf your toddler has dark circles under his eyes due to allergies, he will likely have other symptoms as well, including wheezing, coughing, sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes.� Common MisconceptionsIt can be very alarming when a child's face suddenly goes from rosy-pink to blue-and-black.

Parents often fear that their child is not getting enough sleep, is getting poor nutrition or, worst of all, the victim of some kind of abuse as a result of seeing the allergic shiners under their eyes. Fortunately, they are nearly always the result of the comparatively less-alarming nasal swelling. TreatmentsThe best way to treat the dark circles under your child's eyes is to treat the cause: allergies.

Keep a particularly close eye on your child for a few days, paying special attention to potential allergy sources. Ask your pediatrician what kinds of treatments are available for childhood allergies, and consult your nearest pharmacy. Nasal sprays and antihistamines can help relieve congestion. GOAL� Gain 2 pounds per week� Gain 1.5 pounds per week� Gain 1 pound per week� Gain 0.5 pound per week� Maintain my current weight� Lose 0.5 pound per week� Lose 1 pound per week� Lose 1.5 dark circles under eyes toddler per week� Lose 2 pounds per week � About Eyes & Eye Cream� Pregnancy Related Hives� Something to Help Darkness Under Your Eyes� The Four Stages of AllergiesReferences�Baby Center: Is it True That Dark Circles Under My Child's Eyes Could be a Sign of Allergies?�Parents: Other Health Conditions: Under-Eye Circles�About Kids' Health: Health A-Z: Dark Circles Under the Eyes�Mayo Clinic: Dark Circles Under Eyes OFFICIAL PARTNER OF THE LIVE STRONG FOUNDATION� CANCER SUPPORT� SHOP� TEAM LIVESTRONG� DONATECopyright � 2016 Demand Media, Inc.Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the LIVESTRONG.COM Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.The material appearing on LIVESTRONG.COM is for educational use only.

It should not beused as a substitute for professional medical advice,diagnosis or treatment. LIVESTRONG is a registered trademark of the LIVESTRONG Foundation.The LIVESTRONG Foundation and LIVESTRONG.COM do not endorseany of the products or services that are advertised on the web site.Moreover, we do not select every advertiser or advertisement that appears on the web site-many of theadvertisements are served by third party advertising companies.Ad Choices Health & Wellness� Allergies, Asthma & Rashes� Allergies & Asthma in Babies� Allergies & Asthma in Toddlers� Allergies & Asthma in Preschoolers� Allergies & Asthma in Big Kids� Food Allergies in Children� Newborn and baby rashes: Eczema, acne, & other skin conditions� Rashes, Eczema & Skin Conditions in Children� Cold, Cough, Fever & Flu� Doctor Visits, Vaccines & Medications� Illnesses & Conditions� Teething & Tooth Care� Yes.

While dark bluish circles under the eyes can be hereditary, they can also have other causes, including respiratory allergies. Circles under the eyes from allergies are often referred to as "allergic shiners."When the nose is congested � which commonly happens with allergies � the surrounding veins become restricted, slowing the blood flow.

As a result, the veins under the eyes swell and look darker, particularly among people with light skin. Chronic sinus infections and colds � anything that causes nasal inflammation � can also cause dark circles.Other telltale signs of a respiratory allergy include red, itchy, or watery eyes, wheezing, coughing, sniffling, rubbing the nose, breathing through the mouth, and sneezing.

Learn more about allergies in children. ACAAI. Undated. What are allergic shiners? American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. https://www.acaai.org/allergist/Resources/ask-allergist/Pages/Ask_the_Allergist-What_Are_Allergic_Shiners.aspx [Accessed 2013] This Internet site provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only.

If you have any concerns about your own health or the health of your child, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Please review the Terms of Use before using this site. Your use of the site indicates your agreement to be bound by the Terms of Use. This site is published by BabyCenter, L.L.C., which is responsible for its contents as further described and qualified in the Terms of Use. ERROR: The request could not be satisfied ERROR The request could not be satisfied.The Amazon CloudFront distribution is configured to block access from your country.Generated by cloudfront (CloudFront)Request ID: tU-w4kJDDyqNwepiX6T2gLuKQjfbLyq7-QC9jLebWXwtNf5l5p__mg== � Forum� New Posts� Today's Posts� Most Active� FAQ� Community� Groups� Actions� Mark Forums Read� Quick Links� Help desk� Drop in Clinic� Today's Posts� Participated Threads� Display options� My Posts� My Profile� Search � Home� Chat� Children & Parenting� Toddlers & Pre-schoolers (12 months - 4 years)� 15 month old, healthy toddler, has dark circles under eyes� Welcome to the CoffeehouseIf this is your first visit, check out the User Guide.

You will have to Register or Login before you can post. HelloAm starting to worry about my 15 month old daughter as this week I have noticed she has bags under her eyes all the time even though she has now started sleeping through the night.

Have other mum's toddlers had this? I googled it earlier and the sites I saw mention allergies but I'm not sure she has any although I have asthma and am allergic to pollen and dust and animals etc. She seems so tired everyday should I give her vitamins or is she just tired because she's so much more active now? I would really appreciate hearing from parents who have gone through same thing with their little ones.Rachel x Hello RachelA very warm welcome to net mumsI can see you have noticed that your 15 month old DD has developed dark circles under her eyesHow is your DD's diet Rachel?

Could she be anaemic at all?Anaemia, Iron Deficiency - Symptoms - NHS ChoicesIt may be worth either giving your GP a call for some further advice or having a chat with your HV - what do you think Rachel?Could you let us know how you get on?Best wishesNasreen My 19m old has the same- altho she generally sleeps through the night and naps fine- i just read up on anemia something i get alot. my girlie could have it- i usedto give her toddler vitamins as shes not a great eater but ran out n never bought more- so am deffo gonna get some more for her!

x My 12 month old had the same thing for about 5 days last week. He is a good sleeper and generally healthy, like your girl, so I was also confused. Then he got a really bad cold! His cold has now turned into a chest infection, but now his nose is almost clear his eyes are back to normal. He seemed to have headaches too so I think he was just congested before getting his cold.I know it sounds simple, and I was really confused because he'd never had that before, but I think that's all it was for my boy.I hope it's just a cold and nothing serious for your girl, and that you get to the bottom of it soon.Lauren x They could be 'allergic shiners'Our DD has constant bags under her eyes but they get worse every now and then - i put it down to allergies in the air.She's allergic to dairy, soya, eggs and has hayfever and asthma so don't have much hope bless her!!!She's not bothered in any other way and sleeps really well - 12 hours per night plus an afternoon nap of about an hour - she's just turned 2Just something for you to considerxx My DS is 23 months and has had dark circles since around 6 months old.

I thought it may allergies so I cut out all cleaning chemicals (I make my own house hold sprays and washing powder). Since then his dark circles cleared immensely. The last couple of months I have tried intriducing non bio powder back in which he was fine with and then fabric softener but his dark circles came back do I am leaving that out now! The only thing that remains is his cashmere comforter that he has had since birth. To which I am not taking off him!Might be something worth thinking about.

Xx Hi my 15 month daughter had dark circles under eyes few weeks ago,she was getting enough sleep but her under eyes looked as if they were sinking in.She has been teething and wanted My milk, was not eating properly either.

I am anaemic myself & feel tired all the time due to loosing alot of blood,and was not giving my full attention on her eating habits.I was told to give her porridge in butter& milk also weetabixyogurt & banana it was hard work coz she didn't want to eat it I had to force her distract with things to get her to open her mouth. As she eats little I have to feed often through out the day. She is looking better now. Body wise she is a healthy girl & looks big for her age ,looks can be deceiving or u think she is just tired because she looks healthy. Quick Navigation Toddlers & Pre-schoolers (12 months - 4 years) Top� Site Areas� Settings� Private Messages� Subscriptions� Who's Online� Search Forums� Forums Home� Forums� The Netmums Mums Panel� Product Trials� Media Requests� Member Requests� Survey Requests� Seasonal Chat and Arts & Crafts� Easter� Halloween & Bonfire Night� Christmas & New Year� Gift Ideas and Presents� Arts & Crafts� Other Seasonal Chat� Local chat and make friends� East Midlands� Derbyshire� Leicestershire and Rutland� Lincolnshire� Northamptonshire� Nottinghamshire� Eastern area� Bedfordshire� Cambridgeshire� Essex� Hertfordshire� Norfolk� Suffolk� Greater London� Barking, Dagenham and Havering� Barnet, Enfield and Haringey� Brent and Harrow� Bromley and Bexley� Camden, Hack� Forum� New Posts� Today's Posts� Most Active� FAQ� Community� Groups� Actions� Mark Forums Read� Quick Links� Help desk� Drop in Clinic� Today's Posts� Participated Threads� Display options� My Posts� My Profile� Search � Home� Chat� Children & Parenting� Primary school age (4 - 11 years)� DARK CIRCLES UNDER EYES OF 4 YEAR OLD� Welcome to the CoffeehouseIf this is your first visit, check out the User Guide.

You will have to Register or Login before you can post. Hi my daughter who is 4 has had really dark circles under her eyes now for as long as I can remember.

I have taken her to the doctors several times, she has had blood tests although I am not sure what for which were normal. She sleeps 12 hours a night and still wakes up with them there. She does seem quite tired and they do get worse throughout the day. The last week people have started commenting on it, especially as she has started school now, and I have started worry that maybe she is lacking in something in her diet or it is something else.

Does anyone have the same problem or have any ideas. Thanks My ex always has people telling him he looks tired cos he's always got dark circles under his eyes too, but he says he's always had them and it's just the way he looks!! Sometimes they look worse is all, so although I think you're right to check things out with the doctor it could just be nothing to worry about My 5 year old gets this too.

Sometimes it's hardly notieable and other times she looks like she's been punched in the face. because they come and go, I haven't ever really worried about it to be honest,If you have taken dark circles under eyes toddler to the docs and they can't find anything then I think it's just something that will maybe fade in it's own time and not to worry aobut it, xx Dark circles are often a sign of a person who has allergies; do you know if she has any? I have permanent dark circles which I think just shows that I have allergies - oddly they did just about disappear while I was pregnant (as did my allergies) but then returned.

I don't have any trouble with tiredness though.On the other hand my daughter had dark circles which sometimes looked worse, as well as dark circles under eyes toddler under her eyes, and she was chronically tired and often tantrummy no matter how much sleep she got. I had her tested for various things and finally in desperation tried changing her diet just on the off chance it was a food intolerance.

It turned out that eliminating milk products made a dramatic difference - she started sleeping 2 hours less per day, and yet was much better rested, calmer and less clumsy than before. I am sure there was something else going on - maybe another food that she was intolerant to which I never figured out - because she was still more tired than other kids, but stopping the milk did transform her life.If you want to try this then you might like to read up on food intolerance first: you have to eliminate the suspect food completely for several weeks, which means reading labels of all packaged foods.

Symptoms often get worse briefly before they get better. There are various claims for methods of diagnosing food intolerance but as far as I know, none of them are scientifically reliable except for actually removing the food from the person's diet and seeing if there is an improvement!Sara SaraI did try to take her off milk products for a short period of time when she was younger as she had very bad excema at the time (at the time of a break up with her dad).

But as she hasnt had excema for a few years.I have thought to myself of trying again to give up the milk and see if it makes a difference but not really sure where to start.What did you give instead of milk, think we tried soya milk at the time and she hated it. Any tips!!! Hi Elicia my little girl has got the dark circles and are at the worst when she has a cold or her hayfever is playing up, but since we changed her milk from cows milk to goats milk her dark circles have gone right down.

I did try her on the soya milk but she hated it and then my g.p told me about goats milk is less acidic than cows milk and is easier to digest. I have to admit that it has done the trick but it is a little more expensive I pay ?1.18 for a litre in Tesco but to be honest it really is worth the price cos she's so much happier . I would just say to speak with your HV or GP before you start eliminating certain food catagories. My freind did this and her LO ended up in hospital suffering from anemia.I know you are all sensible people but just an element of caution!!!Melx Elicia, I wouldn't worry yet about what to replace the cows' milk with until you know she will be off it in the long run and tackle the question then.

If you are just eliminating it for a couple of weeks to test if it is causing the problem, she's unlikely to have any major nutritional deficiencies develop in such a brief time.We don't use any specific cows' milk replacement, but get the necessary vitamins, calcium etc from other sources such as loads of leafyBack Toddler� All Toddler Topics� Preschool Activities� Behavior & Discipline� Toddler Development� Milestones� Potty Training� Starting School� Health� Safety� Childcare� This Little Boy�s 'Wrong' Answer Reminds Us What�s Really Important in Life� Mom's Viral Post Asks Us to Stop Assuming Violent Kids Come from Violent Homes� Every Parent Should Read This Mom's Powerful Defense of Her Tutu-Wearing Son� Big Kid Q: I have a 2 year 3 month old daughter who has had a very pale face with rings around her eyes lately.

She has been sleeping an average of 10 hours per night and taking a one to two hour nap most days. Her eating habits have become somewhat picky, but every day she gets fruit and dairy and meats. I have started her on a gummy vitamin thinking she might have a low vitamin count or possibly just from not being in the sun. Is there anything else I should take into consideration?A: In most cases, dark circles under the eyes of toddlers aren�t a sign of a serious illness, but it�s definitely something you should discuss with your daughter�s pediatrician.

Sometimes, it�s a genetic issue. Children whose parents and other relatives have dark circles under their eyes are more likely to develop the discoloration themselves, because there is a hereditary component, just like there is a hereditary component to complexion and skin tone. In children with very fair complexions, the circles are more noticeable than in children who naturally have darker skin.

It sounds as if your daughter is getting plenty of sleep, so that probably isn�t the issue here.Doctors sometimes refer to these dark circles as �allergic shiners,� because they�re so commonly associated with allergies in children.

Discoloration under the eyes is often related to congestion of the nose and sinuses, which causes the veins around the eyes to become slightly swollen and to impart a dark, bluish color to the skin in these areas.

While allergies to environmental irritants, such as dust, mold, and animal dander might lead to nasal congestion and the resulting dark circles under your daughter�s eyes, allergies or sensitivities to chemicals found in detergents, lotions, or other household products might be responsible. It�s also important to consider that your daughter might be sensitive or allergic to certain foods or food ingredients in her diet, such as dairy, gluten, or nuts, since this can cause nasal congestion in addition to other symptoms.Colds, flu, and other respiratory conditions might also be responsible for nasal congestion and dark circles.

Because allergies play an important role in asthma, dark circles under the eyes of children are sometimes associated with this respiratory illness.

When my youngest son started preschool, he kept a runny nose and dark circles under his eyes for about two months. I think it took his immune system that long to overcome all the unfamiliar germs he was exposed to at his new school.

Less commonly, dark circles under a child�s eyes can be related to other health issues, such as a metabolic disorder or vitamin and mineral deficiencies, including a deficiency of vitamin B12, or a deficiency of iron, which can lead to anemia.It can be challenging for moms to pinpoint the cause of their children�s dark circles without a physician�s help.

For this reason, it�s important to take your daughter to her pediatrician for a complete checkup. Once you understand the underlying cause of the dark circles under your daughter�s eyes and treat it if necessary, both you and your daughter will feel better.Answered by RallieMcAllister � Target Jigsaw Puzzles� Trend Lab� Bedding� Melissa & Doug� Stuffed Animals� Medela Breast Milk Storage� Kohl's Sleepwear� Target Calico Critters� Carter's Baby Toys� Target Games� K2 Ski Poles� Salomon Backpacks� BERG Toys� 3M Scotch� Chrome� GENTLE GIANT STUDIOS� Vaude� Front Porch Classics� Elixir Strings� Millet Your Account� Help� Update Your Account� Member Benefits� Newsletter� Customer Service� Log in� Join now!� Log outParents.com� About Us� Baby Names� Pregnancy Tracker� Child Tracker� Recalls� Video� Shop SitemapParents Magazine� Subscribe� Digital Editions� Gift Subscriptions� Renew Subscriptions� Customer Service� Advertise with Us� From Our Sponsors� Affiliate ProgramParents Network� Parents� Parenting� Family Circle� Ser Padres� Fit PregnancyFollow Parents.com� Facebook� Pinterest� Twitter� Instagram � Health A-Z� Ages and Stages� Conditions and Diseases� Drugs and Medication� Family and Peer Relations� FoundationPromo� Health and Wellness� Health Policy and Advocacy� Learning and Education� Multilingual� Safety and the Environment� Tests and Treatments� Drugs� Resource Centres� Asthma� Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)� Autism Spectrum Disorder� Blood and Marrow Transplant� Brain Tumours� Congenital Heart Conditions� Diabetes� Diabetes redesign� Digestive system, liver and nutritional disorders� Epilepsy� Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis� Leukemia� Limb Reconstruction� Nutrition� Pain� Pregnancy & Babies� Premature Babies� Scoliosis: Parents� Scoliosis: Teens� Pregnancy� Preparing for Pregnancy� Pregnancy and Fetal Development� The Postpartum Period� Ages & Stages� Newborn Babies (0 to 1 Month)� Babies (1 to 12 Months)� Toddlers (13 to 24 Months)� Preschoolers (2 to 4 Years)� School-Age Children (5 to 8 Years)� Tweens (9 to 12 Years)� Teenagers (13 to 18 Years)� Nutrition� Mental Health� How the Body Works� Brain� Ear� Eye� Genetics� Heart� Kidneys and Bladder� Lungs and Breathing� Sex Development� Skeleton� Just For Kids� About� Body� Contests� Games & Goodies� Health� Life� Multilingual While adults usually have dark under-eye circles, children sometimes get this condition.

It does not mean your child has poor health or bad sleeping habits. Causes of dark circles under the eyesSometimes called �allergic shiners�, dark under-eye circles are usually caused by allergies.

When the nose is blocked, blood might not be able to flow through. This expands and darkens the veins that drain from the eyes to the nose.Congestion can also cause blood to sit in the area under the eyes.Often, doctors cannot find a cause for your child�s under-eye circles.Other causes may include:� chronic sinus infections� enlarged adenoids?, causing nose blockage� eczema� heredity: dark under-eye circles can run in families� uneven pigmentation, especially in children of African and Asian descentTreatment for dark circles under the eyesMost of the time, your child�s dark circles will not need medical attention.

The goal is to relieve your child�s allergies or nasal congestion.If your child has allergies, try to remove the allergen from the home. Key points� Dark under-eye circles may not reflect poor health or bad sleeping habits.� Sometimes, allergies cause dark circles. Other causes include chronic sinus infections or heredity.� In general, your child�s dark circles will not need medical attention.� You can help your child by removing allergens from the home or treating sinus infections