Physiological and lifestyle factors contributing to risk and severity of peri-orbital dark circles in the Brazilian population

• Main Authors: Mary S Matsui (Author), Sérgio Schalka (Author), Garrett Vanderover (Author), Christina G. Fthenakis (Author), J Christopher (Author), Patricia Camarano Pinto Bombarda (Author), Juliana Regina Bueno (Author), Bianca Lenci Inácio Viscomi (Author), Mário Sérgio Bombarda Júnior (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia, 2015-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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AbstractBACKGROUND:Peri-orbital dark circles are a cosmetic concern worldwide, and have been attributed to hyperpigmentation from allergy or atopic dermatitis, blood stasis, structural shadowing effects, and a thin epidermis/dermis under the eye. It is of interest to better understand lifestyle and...