Purple ring under eye

[blekkzor]

Here is an image, though not really clear, as it is more accentuated : http://i.imgur.com/GoSPr.jpg

This is not caused due to lack of sleep or lack of vitamins, as I get both of these in good amounts. I'm led to believe it might have something to do with my skin allergies (heat, foreign substances cause rashes). It's been like this for many years.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
These kind of purplish circles under the eyes can be due to smoking, a family history of dark circles, deficiency of vit K in diet, allergies like sinusitis and eczema, and adrenal gland disorders.
Eat healthy nutritious food containing lots of green vegetables. Try to avoid caffeine, because it promotes water retention and leads to the dryness of the eye. You should also apply almond oil or skin creams containing vit C or K,alpha hydroxyl acids and kinetin. If the symptoms persist then please consult a dermatologist.
Hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing. Kind regards.