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Dark circles are likely to become more noticeable and permanent with age. This is because as people get older, their skin loses collagen , becoming thinner and more translucent. As facial fat descends and fat volume decreases, the somewhat inflexible ligaments can result in orbital rim and facial hollowing. [ 2 ]
Normal aging – As a person grows older, the skin around the eyes becomes thinner and may swell or droop. [2] Further a gradual and generally permanent increase in the size of the suborbicularis oculi fat pad along with the thinning and weakening of the overlying musculature contributes to the apparent distention of the lower eyelids. [3]
Irritant contact dermatitis is caused by the eyelid coming into direct contact with a substance that damages the outer layer of the skin, such as certain types of makeup, soaps, and detergents. Other forms of dermatitis on the eyelids include atopic dermatitis is a form of eczema that can affect the eyelids, and seborrheic dermatitis which is a ...
Dennie–Morgan fold below the lower eyelid A Dennie–Morgan fold , also known as a Dennie–Morgan line or an infraorbital fold , is a fold or line in the skin below the lower eyelid . It can simply be an ethnic/genetic trait, [ 3 ] but was found in one study to occur in 25% of patients with atopic dermatitis . [ 4 ]
Blepharitis, sometimes known as granulated eyelids, is one of the most common ocular conditions characterized by inflammation, scaling, reddening, and crusting of the eyelid. This condition may also cause swelling, burning, itching, or a grainy sensation when introducing foreign objects or substances to the eye.
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Diagnosis is most often by topography. Topography measures the curvature of the cornea and creates a colored "map" of the cornea. Keratoconus causes very distinctive changes in the appearance of these maps, which allows doctors to make the diagnosis. Initially the condition can typically be corrected with glasses or soft contact lenses. [3]
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