Probably, many people know that by the appearance of a person it is possible to judge the internal state of his body. Regular stresses, bad habits, health problems - all this affects the skin. And if you suddenly began to notice yellow circles under the eyes, this can become a serious reason for going to the doctor. What can the yellowness around the eyes say? The causes, diagnosis and treatment of this problem will be considered by us further.
Liver and gall bladder problems
The most common and dangerous cause of yellowness lies in the increased level of bilirubin in the blood - bile pigment, one of the main components of bile in the human body. A high indicator of this substance indicates serious problems with the liver and outflow of bile.
In this case, yellowness around the eyes (the causes and treatment of this condition are discussed in the article) has some peculiarity - in addition to the skin under the eyes, other areas of the skin and visible mucous membranes turn yellow. Especially noticeable is the yellowness of the sclera. With pathology of the liver and biliary tract, other signs are also present: lethargy, nausea, pain in the right hypochondrium, general malaise. If, in addition to the indicated symptoms, yellowing of the tongue and palms is observed, this is a clear signal for seeking medical help and taking a blood test.
Bronze disease
This disease is in second place among the most serious ailments, which are characterized by staining of the skin in yellow. Bronze disease, also referred to as Addisson's disease, is a rare endocrine disease. It is associated with chronic adrenal insufficiency, in which the adrenal glands cannot produce enough hormones, in particular cortisol. Due to the characteristic staining of the skin in a yellowish-bronze hue, the disease is called bronze.
With this disease, the skin color changes not only under the eyes, but also in other parts of the body. First of all, skin folds, postoperative scars, places of skin contact with clothes, as well as external genitalia are affected by color changes. In addition to pigmentation of the skin, muscle weakness, chronic fatigue, a drop in blood pressure, nausea, and vomiting are observed.
Addisson's disease needs immediate treatment under the supervision of a physician.
Ingestion of yellow pigment
Why does yellowness appear around the eyes? Causes of skin discoloration in the eye area can be very harmless. In this case, we are talking about the excessive consumption of fruits and vegetables that contain yellow pigment (carrots, oranges, tangerines). With a large intake of such products in the body, not only the area around the eyes becomes yellow, other areas of the epidermis are also stained. At the same time, the color of the sclera and overall well-being remain unchanged.
To return the skin to its original color, it is enough to reduce the consumption of food containing yellow pigment.
Wrong lifestyle
Quite often, yellowness around the eyes (reasons, a photo of such a phenomenon contains an article) is a consequence of the life that we live. Constant lack of sleep, stress, smoking and excessive drinking of alcohol - all this does not affect the condition of the skin in the best way: it becomes wrinkled ahead of time, it becomes dry, flabby, and yellowness appears around the eyes. The reasons for men in most cases are associated precisely with addiction to tobacco and alcoholic beverages.
The appearance of yellow circles also contributes to a sedentary lifestyle and dramatic weight loss.
Other external causes of yellowness around the eyes
Yellow circles may appear with increased sensitivity to ultraviolet light. In the warm season, when the sun's rays are most active, in people with hypersensitivity the skin around the eyes may acquire a yellowish tint. In order to prevent the appearance of pigmentation, it is enough to use sunglasses.
For some people, yellow circles under the eyes accompany life. This is explained by the individual anatomical and physical characteristics of the body, namely the fact that there is a membrane between the skin and subcutaneous fat. So, in some people it is dense, in others it is thin and half transparent, therefore the skin color gives off to yellowness.
What else can cause yellowness around the eyes? The reasons for this phenomenon may lie in the banal wearing of glasses in a metal frame. The thing is that the metal has the ability to oxidize and, as a result, leave yellow-green circles under the eyes. To restore the skin's natural color will help cleaning or replacing the frame.
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with yellowing of the skin around the eyes
Before getting rid of yellowness under the eyes, you should understand what caused its appearance. First of all, it is necessary to exclude serious pathologies, such as diseases of the liver, bile and adrenal glands. Unfortunately, in most cases, the yellowness around the eyes and mouth has internal causes. You can identify them using biochemical blood tests and ultrasound diagnostics.
If yellowness around the eyes is caused by problems with the liver and biliary tract, a course of treatment with medications is usually prescribed. In addition, vitamin complexes can be included in the therapy to maintain well-being and strengthen the body. It is important to understand that in order to achieve a complete cure, you must strictly adhere to the doctor's prescriptions. Only after completing the full course can you count on recovery. At the end of drug therapy, the doctor may suggest a special diet aimed at maintaining the digestive system.
How to get rid of yellow circles caused by other reasons
Yellowness under the eyes, the causes of which are associated with stress and lack of sleep, is eliminated with the help of good rest. True, unfortunately, we cannot always afford such an option for solving the problem. Therefore, you can try to cope with the yellow circles with the help of massage around the eyes.
Cosmetic procedures using masks and compresses also have a good effect. For these purposes, bleaching masks with parsley and cucumber, as well as potato and tea compresses, are suitable.
A positive result can be obtained using contrasting procedures using ice. And masking tonal means (concealers) will help to visually hide the yellow circles.
Preventive measures
In order for the yellow circles in the eye area to bypass you, try to adhere to certain rules.
First, lead a healthy lifestyle. Whenever possible, eat quality food rich in vitamins. Stop smoking, because the fact that nicotine helps break down collagen and elastin fibers, leaving your skin sagging and dull, is no secret. The same goes for alcohol.
Secondly, try to get enough sleep. It has long been proven that sleep heals many diseases, makes our skin beautiful and healthy. Do not forget that, normally, the duration of sleep of an adult should be at least 8 hours a day. Moreover, it is noteworthy that, for the beauty of the skin, it is better to go to bed before midnight.
Third, wear sunglasses. Excessive ultraviolet activity spoils the skin under the eyes and often causes yellow pigmentation.
Fourth, do not abuse diets. Strict diets cause a deficiency of nutrients and vitamins, which subsequently negatively affects the condition of the skin.
Fifth, spend as much time as possible in the fresh air.